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Micah 2:7

Israel
God's word

5 Therefore, you will have no one in the assembly of the LORD to divide the land by lot.

6 “Do not preach,” they preach. “Do not preach these things; disgrace will not overtake us.”

Should it be said, O house of Jacob, “Is the Spirit of the LORD impatient? Are these the things He does?” Do not My words bring good to him who walks uprightly?

8 But of late My people have risen up like an enemy: You strip off the splendid robe from unsuspecting passersby like men returning from battle.

9 You drive the women of My people from their pleasant homes. You take away My blessing from their children forever.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Should it be said, O house of Jacob, “Is the Spirit of the LORD impatient? Are these the things He does?” Do not My words bring good to him who walks uprightly?
KJV
O thou that art named the house of Jacob, is the spirit of the LORD straitened? are these his doings? do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly?
WEB
Shall it be said, O house of Jacob, “Is the LORD’s Spirit angry? Are these his doings? Don’t my words do good to him who walks blamelessly?”
ASV
Shall it be said, O house of Jacob, Is the Spirit of Jehovah straitened? are these his doings? Do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly?
DARBY
O thou [that art] named the house of Jacob, Is Jehovah impatient? are these his doings? Do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly?
BLB
Will it be said, O house of Jacob, has the Spirit of YHWH been shortened, or “[Are] these His deeds?” Do not My words bring good upon the one walking uprightly?
ÅB
Skal slikt sies, du Jakobs hus?
Er vel Herrens ånd utålmodig?
Er dette hans gjerninger?
Er ikke mine ord gode
mot den som vandrer oppriktig?
OTB
Blir det sagt, Jakobs hus:
“Er Herrens Ånd utålmodig?
Er dette Hans gjerninger?”
Gjør ikke Mine ord godt
For den som vandrer rett?
B1930
Hvilket ord, du Jakobs hus! Mon Herren er snar til vrede? Eller er det således han pleier å gå frem? Er ikke mine ord gode mot den som vandrer ærlig?

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Psalms 84:11

    For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.

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  • Jeremiah 15:16

    Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts.

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  • Psalms 15:2

    He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness, who speaks the truth from his heart,

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  • Zechariah 4:6

    So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts.

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  • Proverbs 10:9

    He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

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  • Psalms 119:99–103

    I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation.

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  • Psalms 19:7–11

    The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.

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  • Hosea 14:9

    Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them but the rebellious stumble in them.

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