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Micah 2:11

King James Version (KJV)

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Micah 2:11

Verse 11 of 13

Scripture focus

If a man walking in the spirit and falsehood do lie, [saying], I will prophesy unto thee of wine and of strong drink; he shall even be the prophet of this people.

Micah 2:11 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Micah 2:11

Theological / Devotional

If a man. Because of their iniquities the sinners among God’s people did not like those who rebuked and condemned their transgressions. Those who winked at evil, took an attitude of easy indifference toward sin, and prophesied pleasing lies, were the popular prophets (see Jeremiah 14:13-15; 23:25-27; Ezekiel 13:1-7).

Spirit. Hebrew ruach, signifying also “wind.” Hence the translation, “If a man should go about and utter wind and lies” (RSV).

I will prophesy. There is nothing that so misleads trusting souls as clothing false teachings in the apparel of God’s Word (Matthew 7:15; cf. ch. 15:7-9).

Wine. These spurious seers were promising material prosperity and sensual pleasures.

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