Micah 2:10
“Arise ye, and depart; for this is not your rest: because it is polluted, it shall destroy you, even with a sore destruction.”
Micah 2:10 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Arise ye, and depart; for this is not your rest: because it is polluted, it shall destroy you, even with a sore destruction.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Arise ye, and depart, for there is no rest here for you. For that uncleanness of the land, it shall be corrupted with a grievous corruption.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Arise ye, and depart; for this is not your resting-place; because of uncleanness that destroyeth, even with a grievous destruction.
- DARBYDarby
- Arise ye, and depart; for this is not the resting-place, because of defilement that bringeth destruction, even a grievous destruction.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Arise, and depart! For this is not your resting place, because of uncleanness that destroys, even with a grievous destruction.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Rise and go, for this is not the rest, Because of uncleanness it doth corrupt, And corruption is powerful.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Get up and leave; for this is not your resting place. It is polluted and will destroy you, bringing about a terrible destruction.
Context: Micah 2
8Even 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.
9The women of my people have ye cast out from their pleasant houses; from their children have ye taken away my glory for ever.
10Arise ye, and depart; for this is not your rest: because it is polluted, it shall destroy you, even with a sore destruction.
11If 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.
12I will surely assemble, O Jacob, all of thee; I will surely gather the remnant of Israel; I will put them together as the sheep of Bozrah, as the flock in the midst of their fold: they shall make great noise by reason of the multitude of men.
About Micah 2: Woe to Those Who Plot Evil
Micah denounces the rulers and leaders of Israel and Judah who plot evil and oppress the poor.
Commentary
In Micah 2, the prophet Micah speaks out against the wickedness of the people of Israel. He condemns their greed and selfishness, and warns them of the consequences of their actions. He speaks of a coming judgment, and of the destruction that will come upon them if they do not repent.