Micah 1:14
“Therefore shalt thou give presents to Moreshethgath: the houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel.”
Micah 1:14 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Therefore shalt thou give presents to Moreshethgath: the houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Therefore shall she send messengers to the inheritance of Geth : the houses of lying to deceive the kings of Israel.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Therefore shalt thou give a parting gift to Moresheth-gath: the houses of Achzib shall be a deceitful thing unto the kings of Israel.
- DARBYDarby
- Therefore shalt thou give parting-gifts to Moresheth-Gath: the houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Therefore you will give a parting gift to Moresheth Gath. The houses of Achzib will be a deceitful thing to the kings of Israel.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Therefore thou givest presents to Moresheth-Gath, The houses of Achzib become a lying thing to the kings of Israel.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Therefore, you will give gifts to Moreshethgath; the houses of Achzib will be a deception to the kings of Israel.
Context: Micah 1
12For the inhabitant of Maroth waited carefully for good: but evil came down from the LORD unto the gate of Jerusalem.
13O thou inhabitant of Lachish, bind the chariot to the swift beast: she is the beginning of the sin to the daughter of Zion: for the transgressions of Israel were found in thee.
14Therefore shalt thou give presents to Moreshethgath: the houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel.
15Yet will I bring an heir unto thee, O inhabitant of Mareshah: he shall come unto Adullam the glory of Israel.
16Make thee bald, and poll thee for thy delicate children; enlarge thy baldness as the eagle; for they are gone into captivity from thee.
About Micah 1: A Message from the Lord
The Lord speaks to Micah, announcing judgment on Israel and Judah for their sins, and a promise of restoration.
Commentary
Micah 1 is a prophetic book of the Bible that speaks of the coming judgment of God on the people of Israel. The book begins with a call to lamentation and mourning for the sins of the people. The prophet Micah speaks of the coming destruction of the cities of Samaria and Jerusalem, and the people’s need to repent and turn back to God. He speaks of the coming judgment of God on the people of Israel, and the need for them to turn away from their wickedness and idolatry.