Which prophet declared, 'But as for me, I am filled with power, with the Spirit of the Lord, and with justice and might, to declare to Jacob his transgression, to Israel his sin'?

Which prophet declared, 'But as for me, I am filled with power, with the Spirit of the Lord, and with justice and might, to declare to Jacob his transgression, to Israel his sin'?

• A. Amos
• B. Isaiah
• C. Jeremiah
• D. Micah

Answer: (D)

Prophetic empowerment and a bold mission define this line. The speaker identifies a divine commissioning—being filled with power, the Spirit of the Lord, and with justice and might—to confront the people and pronounce their sins. This combination of personal divine empowerment and a clear, outward goal of declaring sin shows a prophet speaking with authority given by God. Among the options, the prophet Micah is the one who states this exact commissioning and mission: to declare to Jacob his transgression, to Israel his sin. This phrasing reflects Micah’s rise as a bold, Spirit-enabled voice delivering God’s judgment against the people for their injustices and hypocrisy. The other prophets share themes of righteousness and warning, but the precise declaration and the emphasis on Spirit-powered boldness point to Micah.

Prophetic empowerment and a bold mission define this line. The speaker identifies a divine commissioning—being filled with power, the Spirit of the Lord, and with justice and might—to confront the people and pronounce their sins. This combination of personal divine empowerment and a clear, outward goal of declaring sin shows a prophet speaking with authority given by God.

Among the options, the prophet Micah is the one who states this exact commissioning and mission: to declare to Jacob his transgression, to Israel his sin. This phrasing reflects Micah’s rise as a bold, Spirit-enabled voice delivering God’s judgment against the people for their injustices and hypocrisy. The other prophets share themes of righteousness and warning, but the precise declaration and the emphasis on Spirit-powered boldness point to Micah.