Micah 2:8
6 “Do not preach,” they preach. “Do not preach these things; disgrace will not overtake us.”
7 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?
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.
10 Arise and depart, for this is not your place of rest, because its defilement brings destruction— a grievous destruction!
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.
Compare
- BSB
- 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.
- KJV
- 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.
- WEB
- But lately my people have risen up as an enemy. You strip the robe and clothing from those who pass by without a care, returning from battle.
- ASV
- But of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye strip the robe from off the garment from them that pass by securely [as men] averse from war.
- DARBY
- But of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye strip off the mantle with the garment from them that pass by securely, that are averse from war.
- BLB
- And lately My people have risen up as an enemy from the garment you⁺ strip off the magnificence, [in] security from those passing by, as those returning from battle.
- ÅB
- Men mitt folk har reist seg som fiende.
Dere river kappen av dem som går trygt forbi,
som vender seg bort fra krig. - OTB
- I det siste har Mitt folk reist seg som fiender—
Dere river kappen av klærne
Til intetanende forbipasserende,
Fra dem som vender tilbake fra krig. - B1930
- Men for lenge siden har mitt folk reist sig som min fiende; I drar kappen av folk som går trygge forbi og er fredelig sinnede - så de bare har kjortelen igjen.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
2 Samuel 20:19
I am among the peaceable and faithful in Israel, but you are trying to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. Why would you swallow up the LORD’s inheritance?”
Read in contextPsalms 120:6–7
Too long have I dwelt among those who hate peace.
Read in context2 Chronicles 28:5–8
So the LORD his God delivered Ahaz into the hand of the king of Aram, who attacked him and took many captives to Damascus. Ahaz was also delivered into the hand of the king of Israel, who struck him with great force.
Read in contextPsalms 55:20
My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant.
Read in contextIsaiah 9:21
Manasseh devours Ephraim, and Ephraim Manasseh; together they turn against Judah. Despite all this, His anger is not turned away; His hand is still upraised.
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