Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead my people astray, they proclaim ‘peace’ if they have something to eat, but prepare to wage war against anyone who refuses to feed them. New Living Translation This is what the LORD says: “You false prophets are leading my people astray! You promise peace for those who give you food, but you declare war on those who refuse to feed you. English Standard Version Thus says the LORD concerning the prophets who lead my people astray, who cry “Peace” when they have something to eat, but declare war against him who puts nothing into their mouths. Berean Standard Bible This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths: King James Bible Thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him. New King James Version Thus says the LORD concerning the prophets Who make my people stray; Who chant “Peace” While they chew with their teeth, But who prepare war against him Who puts nothing into their mouths: New American Standard Bible This is what the LORD says concerning the prophets who lead my people astray: When they have something to bite with their teeth, They cry out, “Peace!” But against him who puts nothing in their mouths They declare holy war. NASB 1995 Thus says the LORD concerning the prophets who lead my people astray; When they have something to bite with their teeth, They cry, “Peace,” But against him who puts nothing in their mouths They declare holy war. NASB 1977 Thus says the LORD concerning the prophets Who lead my people astray; When they have something to bite with their teeth, They cry, “Peace,” But against him who puts nothing in their mouths, They declare holy war. Legacy Standard Bible Thus says Yahweh concerning the prophets who lead my people astray; When they have something to bite with their teeth, They call out, “Peace,” But against him who puts nothing in their mouths, They set themselves apart for war. Amplified Bible Thus says the LORD concerning the [false] prophets who lead my people astray; When they have something good to bite with their teeth, They call out, “Peace,” But against the one who gives them nothing to eat, They declare a holy war. Christian Standard Bible This is what the LORD says concerning the prophets who lead my people astray, who proclaim peace when they have food to sink their teeth into but declare war against the one who puts nothing in their mouths. Holman Christian Standard Bible This is what the LORD says concerning the prophets who lead my people astray, who proclaim peace when they have food to sink their teeth into but declare war against the one who puts nothing in their mouths. American Standard Version Thus saith Jehovah concerning the prophets that make my people to err; that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and whoso putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him: Contemporary English Version You lying prophets promise security for anyone who gives you food, but disaster for anyone who refuses to feed you. Here is what the LORD says to you prophets: English Revised Version Thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that make my people to err; that bite with their teeth and cry, Peace; and whoso putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him: GOD'S WORD® Translation This is what the LORD says about the prophets who mislead my people: When they have something to eat, they say, "All is well!" But they declare a holy war against those who don't feed them. Good News Translation My people are deceived by prophets who promise peace to those who pay them, but threaten war for those who don't. To these prophets the LORD says, International Standard Version "This is what the LORD says about the prophets who are causing my people to go astray, who are calling out 'Peace' when they're being fed, but who declare war against those who won't feed them: Majority Standard Bible This is what the LORD says: ?As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths: NET Bible This is what the LORD says: "The prophets who mislead my people are as good as dead. If someone gives them enough to eat, they offer an oracle of peace. But if someone does not give them food, they are ready to declare war on him. New Heart English Bible Thus says the LORD concerning the prophets who lead my people astray; for those who feed their teeth, they proclaim, "Peace." and whoever doesn't provide for their mouths, they prepare war against him: Webster's Bible Translation Thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him: World English Bible Yahweh says concerning the prophets who lead my people astray—for those who feed their teeth, they proclaim, “Peace!” and whoever doesn’t provide for their mouths, they prepare war against him: Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThus said YHWH concerning the prophets "" Who are causing My people to err, "" Who are biting with their teeth, "" And have cried “Peace,” "" And he who does not give to their mouth, "" They have sanctified against him war: Young's Literal Translation Thus said Jehovah concerning the prophets Who are causing My people to err, Who are biting with their teeth, And have cried 'Peace,' And he who doth not give unto their mouth, They have sanctified against him war. Smith's Literal Translation Thus said Jehovah for the prophets causing my people to wander, and biting with their teeth, and they called, Peace; and who will not give upon their mouth and they consecrated war against him: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThus saith the Lord concerning the prophets that make my people err: that bite with their teeth, and preach peace: and if a man give not something into their mouth, they prepare war against him. Catholic Public Domain Version Thus says the Lord about the prophets who seduce my people: They bite with their teeth and preach peace, and if anyone does not give something to their mouth, they sanctify a battle against him. New American Bible Thus says the LORD regarding the prophets: O you who lead my people astray, When your teeth have something to bite you announce peace, But proclaim war against the one who fails to put something in your mouth. New Revised Standard Version Thus says the LORD concerning the prophets who lead my people astray, who cry “Peace” when they have something to eat, but declare war against those who put nothing into their mouths. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThus says the LORD concerning the prophets who lead my people astray, who bite with their teeth and preach peace; and when one puts not bread into their mouths, they preach war against him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Thus says LORD JEHOVAH about the Prophets who seduce my people, who bite with their teeth and are preaching peace, and whoever does not put food into their mouths, they proclaim war against him OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that make my people to err; That cry: 'Peace', when their teeth have any thing to bite; And whoso putteth not into their mouths, They even prepare war against him: Brenton Septuagint Translation Thus saith the Lord concerning the prophets that lead my people astray, that bit with their teeth, and proclaim peace to them; and when nothing was put into their mouth, they raised up war against them: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Rulers and Prophets Condemned…4Then they will cry out to the LORD, but He will not answer them. At that time He will hide His face from them because of the evil they have done. 5This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths: 6Therefore night will come over you without visions, and darkness without divination. The sun will set on these prophets, and the daylight will turn black over them.… Cross References Jeremiah 23:16 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD. Ezekiel 13:10 Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built, Isaiah 56:10-11 Israel’s watchmen are blind, they are all oblivious; they are all mute dogs, they cannot bark; they are dreamers lying around, loving to slumber. / Like ravenous dogs, they are never satisfied. They are shepherds with no discernment; they all turn to their own way, each one seeking his own gain: Jeremiah 14:14 “The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the LORD. “I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, a worthless divination, the futility and delusion of their own minds. Ezekiel 22:28 Her prophets whitewash these deeds by false visions and lying divinations, saying, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says,’ when the LORD has not spoken. Isaiah 9:15-16 The head is the elder and honorable man, and the tail is the prophet who teaches lies. / For those who guide this people mislead them, and those they mislead are swallowed up. Jeremiah 6:14 They dress the wound of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all. Ezekiel 13:6-7 They see false visions and speak lying divinations. They claim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ when the LORD did not send them; yet they wait for the fulfillment of their message. / Haven’t you seen a false vision and spoken a lying divination when you proclaim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ even though I have not spoken? Zechariah 11:17 Woe to the worthless shepherd, who deserts the flock! May a sword strike his arm and his right eye! May his arm be completely withered and his right eye utterly blinded!” Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 2 Peter 2:1 Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. Matthew 24:11 and many false prophets will arise and deceive many. 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. / So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. Acts 20:29-30 I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. / Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them. Treasury of Scripture Thus said the LORD concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that puts not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him. concerning. Micah 3:11 The heads thereof judge for reward, and the priests thereof teach for hire, and the prophets thereof divine for money: yet will they lean upon the LORD, and say, Is not the LORD among us? none evil can come upon us. Isaiah 9:15,16 The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail… Jeremiah 14:14,15 Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart… that bite. Micah 2:11 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. Isaiah 56:9-12 All ye beasts of the field, come to devour, yea, all ye beasts in the forest… Ezekiel 13:18,19 And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe to the women that sew pillows to all armholes, and make kerchiefs upon the head of every stature to hunt souls! Will ye hunt the souls of my people, and will ye save the souls alive that come unto you? … Jump to Previous Astray Bite Cry Declare Err Feed Holy Lead Mouths Peace Prepare Proclaim Prophets Provide Puts Putteth Teeth Wage WarJump to Next Astray Bite Cry Declare Err Feed Holy Lead Mouths Peace Prepare Proclaim Prophets Provide Puts Putteth Teeth Wage WarMicah 3 1. The cruelty of the princes.5. The falsehood of the prophets. 8. The false security of them both. This is what the LORD says: This phrase introduces a divine pronouncement, emphasizing the authority and seriousness of the message. In the prophetic tradition, such declarations are direct communications from God, underscoring the importance of the message that follows. This is a common formula used by prophets to assert that their words are not their own but are from God, as seen throughout the books of the prophets, such as Isaiah and Jeremiah. As for the prophets who lead My people astray: who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth: but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths: Persons / Places / Events 1. MicahA prophet in the 8th century BC, Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah and Hosea. He prophesied during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and his messages were directed towards both Israel and Judah. 2. False Prophets These were individuals claiming to speak on behalf of God but were actually misleading the people for personal gain. They were motivated by greed and manipulated their messages based on what they received from others. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who speaks through Micah to condemn the false prophets for their deceitful practices. 4. The People of Israel The audience of the false prophets, who were being led astray by their misleading messages. They were vulnerable to the prophets' deceit due to their own spiritual and moral failings. 5. Judah and Israel The divided kingdoms during Micah's time, both of which were subject to the influence of false prophets and faced impending judgment due to their collective sinfulness. Teaching Points Discernment in LeadershipBelievers must exercise discernment in whom they follow and listen to, ensuring that leaders and teachers are aligned with God's truth rather than personal gain. Integrity in Ministry Those in positions of spiritual leadership must maintain integrity, delivering God's message faithfully without succumbing to the temptation of altering it for personal benefit. The Danger of Complacency The people of Israel were led astray partly due to their own complacency and failure to seek God's truth. Believers today must actively pursue a relationship with God and His Word to avoid being misled. Consequences of False Prophecy The actions of false prophets have serious consequences, leading people away from God and towards judgment. It is crucial to recognize and reject false teachings. God's Justice and Mercy While God condemns the false prophets, His ultimate desire is for His people to return to Him. His justice is tempered with mercy, offering hope for repentance and restoration.(5) That bite with their teeth.--The concluding statement that the false prophets declare war against those who do not put into their mouth indicates the meaning of the former expression, namely, "they say peace to those who feed and bribe them." The Hebrew word, nashak, which is rendered "bite," is strictly applied to serpents, to "an adder in the path," and is therefore especially appropriate to the false and lying nature of the prophets.Verses 5-8. ? § 2. Sins of the false prophets who led the people astray. Verse 5. - Concerning the prophets (Micah 2:11). These are the lying prophets of whom Jeremiah complains (Lamentations 2:14). That bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace. Very many commentators take the phrase, "bite with the teeth," to mean "eat," so that the clause signifies that the prophets when bribed with food predict peace and happiness to people. The antithesis of the following clause seems to require this explanation, which is further supported by the Chaldee. But it is quite unprecedented to find the word translated "bite" (nashakh) in the sense of "eat," or as it is taken here, "to have something to eat;" wherever it occurs it means "to bite like a serpent," to wound (see Genesis 49:17; Numbers 21:8, 9; Amos 5:19; Amos 9:3). The parallelism of the succeeding member does not compel us to put a forced interpretation upon the word. These venal seers do vital harm, inflict gravest injury, when they proclaim peace where there is no peace; by such false comfort they are really infusing poison and death. He that putteth not into their mouths. If any one does not bribe them, and so stop their evil mouths. They even prepare war against him. The Hebrew expression is, "they consecrate" or "sanctify war." There may be allusion to the religious rites accompanying a declaration of war (Jeremiah 6:4; Joel 3:9); but Micah seems to mean that, if the customary bribes are withheld, these prophets announce war and calamity as inevitable; they proclaim them in God's name, as speaking with his sanction and under his Inspiration (comp. Jeremiah 23:16, etc.; Ezekiel 13:19; see note on Zephaniah 1:7). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew This is whatכֹּ֚ה (kōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel says: אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “As for עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the prophets הַנְּבִיאִ֖ים (han·nə·ḇî·’îm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet who lead My people עַמִּ֑י (‘am·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock astray, הַמַּתְעִ֣ים (ham·maṯ·‘îm) Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 8582: To vacillate, reel, stray who proclaim וְקָרְא֣וּ (wə·qā·rə·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read peace שָׁל֔וֹם (šā·lō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace while they chew הַנֹּשְׁכִ֤ים (han·nō·šə·ḵîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5391: To strike with a, sting, to oppress with usury with their teeth, בְּשִׁנֵּיהֶם֙ (bə·šin·nê·hem) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | third person masculine plural Strong's 8127: A tooth, ivory, a cliff but declare וְקִדְּשׁ֥וּ (wə·qid·də·šū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6942: To be set apart or consecrated war מִלְחָמָֽה׃ (mil·ḥā·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war against one עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against who puts יִתֵּ֣ן (yit·tên) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set nothing לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no in עָלָ֖יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against their mouths: פִּיהֶ֔ם (pî·hem) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to Links Micah 3:5 NIVMicah 3:5 NLT Micah 3:5 ESV Micah 3:5 NASB Micah 3:5 KJV Micah 3:5 BibleApps.com Micah 3:5 Biblia Paralela Micah 3:5 Chinese Bible Micah 3:5 French Bible Micah 3:5 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Micah 3:5 Thus says Yahweh concerning the prophets who (Mc Mic. 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