Micah
“Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.”
Micah 7:18
Micah 7:18 (KJV) speaks to forgiveness of sin, God's mercy, and God's grace — words set in Micah, a prophet's word on justice and a coming ruler. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.”
Psalms 103:12“For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.”
Hebrews 8:12“I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.”
Isaiah 43:25“And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD; for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.”
Jeremiah 31:34“She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.”
John 8:11“And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.”
Hebrews 10:17
Common questions
What does Micah 7:18 mean?
In the King James Version, Micah 7:18 reads: "Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy." The verse speaks to forgiveness of sin, God's mercy, and God's grace. To read it well, take it in the flow of Micah 7 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Micah 7:18 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy." is Micah 7:18 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Micah chapter 7.
What are some related Bible verses to Micah 7:18?
Verses that sit beside Micah 7:18 include Psalms 103:12, Hebrews 8:12, and Isaiah 43:25. Reading them alongside Micah 7:18 deepens the theme of forgiveness of sin.
How can I pray with Micah 7:18?
Read Micah 7:18 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.