Micah 6:4

For I brought thee up out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed thee out of the house of servants; and I sent before thee Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.

Cross-references

Jeremiah 32:21 expands on the exodus with signs and wonders, emphasizing God's mighty acts in delivering Israel from Egypt.

2 Samuel 7:23 highlights the uniqueness of Israel's redemption from Egypt, framing it as God making a name for himself.

Nehemiah 9:9-11 recounts the exodus signs at the Red Sea — expanding on the deliverance Micah summarizes.

Psalm 78:51-53 details the plagues and wilderness guidance — showing the full scope of the deliverance Micah references.

Psalm 106:7-10 recounts the Red Sea crossing and God's saving power — illustrating the redemption Micah calls to mind.

Deuteronomy 9:26 recalls Moses' plea for mercy based on God's redemption from Egypt — the same saving act Micah invokes.

Deuteronomy 7:8 ties redemption from Egypt to God's love and covenant oath, deepening the reason for deliverance.

Deuteronomy 5:6 is the preamble to the Ten Commandments — the same covenant formula Micah echoes as God’s claim on Israel.

Deuteronomy 4:34 highlights the unprecedented signs and wonders of the exodus — reinforcing the mighty redemption Micah calls to mind.

In Deuteronomy 4:20, the exodus is described as bringing Israel out of the 'iron furnace' — deepening the redemption imagery Micah references.

Psalm 136:11 directly states God brought Israel out of Egypt — the very redemption Micah begins his charge with.

Exodus 20:2 Parallel

Exodus 20:2 uses the same 'brought you out of Egypt, out of slavery' language — a direct parallel to Micah 6:4's claim.

Exodus 15:21 Historical context

Exodus 15:20 names Miriam as a prophetess leading worship after the Red Sea, providing specific context for her role.

Exodus 15:20 Historical context

Exodus 15:20 names Miriam as a prophetess leading worship after the Red Sea, providing specific context for her role.

Exodus 14:31 shows Israel fearing and believing after God's power — tied to Moses and Aaron, whom Micah 6:4 mentions as sent.

Exodus 14:30 recounts the Lord saving Israel from Egypt — the redemption Micah 6:4 calls being brought up from slavery.

Exodus 12:51 Historical context

Exodus 12:51 records the very exodus event Micah 6:4 references — God bringing Israel out of Egypt.

Amos 2:10 Parallel

Amos 2:10 uses the identical phrase 'brought you up out of Egypt', reinforcing the exodus as a core national memory.

Hosea 12:9 Allusion

Hosea 12:9 echoes 'I am the LORD your God from the land of Egypt,' reinforcing the exodus foundation that Micah 6:4 recalls.

Joshua 24:6 Parallel

Joshua 24:6 recounts God bringing Israel out of Egypt and the pursuit at the Red Sea, echoing the exodus deliverance.

Hosea 12:13 Parallel

Hosea 12:13 also credits a prophet (Moses) for leading Israel out of Egypt, matching the mention of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam in Micah 6:4.

Psalm 105:26 states God sent Moses and Aaron, paralleling the sending of leaders in Micah 6:4, though Miriam is omitted.

Acts 7:34 Parallel

Acts 7:34 directly recounts God's deliverance from Egypt—the same event Micah 6:4 highlights as the foundation of Israel's history.

Acts 13:17 Parallel

Acts 13:17 rehearses God leading Israel out of Egypt 'with uplifted arm,' reinforcing the redemption story Micah 6:4 summarizes.

1 Samuel 12:6 explicitly mentions the Lord appointing Moses and Aaron and leading Israel out of Egypt, closely matching the summary.

Exodus 3:10 Historical context

Exodus 3:10 is God commissioning Moses to lead Israel out of Egypt — the specific sending that Micah 6:4 summarizes.

1 Chronicles 6:3 lists Moses, Aaron, and Miriam in a genealogy, confirming the same trio of leaders.

Numbers 12:2 records Miriam and Aaron questioning Moses' unique prophecy — opposing the unity implied in God sending all three.

Exodus 32:1 Contrast

Exodus 32:1 describes Aaron making the golden calf — a contrast to his God-given leadership role in Micah 6:4.

Numbers 12:1 records Miriam and Aaron speaking against Moses — the same Miriam God sent as a leader here, showing her later failure.

Jeremiah 16:14 refers to the exodus formula as a past act, hinting at a future greater deliverance, paralleling the exodus theme.

Psalm 136:10 celebrates God striking Egypt’s firstborn — a specific act within the exodus deliverance Micah references.

Deuteronomy 15:15 applies redemption from Egypt as a motive for generous treatment of slaves, extending ethical implication.

Deuteronomy 24:18 uses redemption from Egypt to command justice for the vulnerable, linking past deliverance to present ethics.

Numbers 33:1 Historical context

Numbers 33:1 begins the itinerary of Israel's exodus journeys, providing the detailed stages that Micah 6:4 summarizes.

Isaiah 63:9 Parallel

Isaiah 63:9 highlights God's compassionate redemption during the exodus — deepening the relational aspect of the deliverance Micah recalls.

Exodus 2:4 Historical context

Exodus 2:4 shows Miriam watching over the infant Moses, revealing her earlier protective role before leading Israel.

Ezekiel 20:5-9 recounts God's choice and Israel's rebellion in Egypt, providing backstory of stubbornness despite deliverance.

Hosea 7:13 Contrast

Hosea 7:13 shows God's desire to redeem even while Israel rebels—contrasting the successful redemption from Egypt in Micah 6:4.

Psalm 106:10 describes God saving and redeeming Israel from enemies, echoing the redemption from slavery in Micah 6:4.

Exodus 6:27 Historical context

Exodus 6:27 likewise names Moses and Aaron as those who brought Israel out, echoing their shared role in the exodus.

Exodus 6:26 Historical context

Exodus 6:26 identifies Moses and Aaron as the ones who spoke to Pharaoh, reinforcing their leadership mentioned here.

Acts 7:36 Parallel

Acts 7:36 recaps Moses' leadership with wonders in Egypt and the wilderness, mirroring the exodus account.