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Micah 2:7

Israel
God's word

5 Therefore thou shalt have none that shall cast a cord by lot in the congregation of the LORD.

6 Prophesy ye not, say they to them that prophesy: they shall not prophesy to them, that they shall not take shame.

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?

8 Even of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye pull off the robe with the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse from war.

9 The women of my people have ye cast out from their pleasant houses; from their children have ye taken away my glory for ever.

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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 shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.

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  • Jeremiah 15:16

    Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.

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  • Psalms 15:2

    He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.

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  • Zechariah 4:6

    Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.

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  • Proverbs 10:9

    He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

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  • Psalms 119:99–103

    I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

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  • Psalms 19:7–11

    The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

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  • Hosea 14:9

    Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.

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