Micah 2:8
But lately, my people have risen up like an enemy. You strip off the garments of those who pass by trustingly, returning from war.
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Other Translations
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
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.
KJV1611 – Modern English
Even of late my people has risen up as an enemy: you pull off the robe with the garment from those who pass by securely as men averse from war.
King James Version 1611 (Original)
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.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
But of late{H865} my people{H5971} is risen up{H6965} as an enemy:{H341} ye strip{H6584} the robe{H145} from off{H4136} the garment{H8008} from them that pass{H5674} by securely{H983} [as men] averse{H7725} from war.{H4421}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
Even of late{H865} my people{H5971} is risen up{H6965}{(H8787)} as an enemy{H341}{(H8802)}: ye pull off{H6584}{(H8686)} the robe{H145} with{H4136} the garment{H8008} from them that pass{H5674}{(H8802)} by securely{H983} as men averse{H7725}{(H8803)} from war{H4421}.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
but my people doth the contrary, therfore must I take parte agaynst them: for they take awaye both cote and cloke from the symple. Ye haue turned youre selues to fight,
Geneva Bible (1560)
But hee that was yesterday my people, is risen vp on the other side, as against an enemie: they spoyle the beautifull garment from them that passe by peaceably, as though they returned from the warre.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
But he that was yesterday my people, is rysen vp on the other side as against an enemie: they spoyle the beawtifull garment from them that passe by peaceably, as though they returned from the warre.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
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.
Webster's Bible (1833)
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.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
And yesterday My people for an enemy doth raise himself up, From the outer garment the honourable ornament ye strip off, From the confident passers by, Ye who are turning back from war.
American Standard Version (1901)
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.
American Standard Version (1901)
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.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
As for you, you have become haters of those who were at peace with you: you take the clothing of those who go by without fear, and make them prisoners of war.
World English Bible (2000)
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.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
but you rise up as an enemy against my people. You steal a robe from a friend, from those who pass by peacefully as if returning from a war.
Referenced Verses
- Ps 120:6-7 : 6 Too long has my soul dwelled with those who hate peace. 7 I am for peace; but when I speak, they are for war.
- 2 Sam 20:19 : 19 I am one of the peaceful and faithful in Israel. You are trying to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. Why do you want to devour the LORD's inheritance?"
- 2 Chr 28:5-8 : 5 Therefore, the LORD his God allowed him to fall into the hands of the king of Aram. They defeated him, took a great number of captives, and brought them to Damascus. He was also handed over to the king of Israel, who inflicted a heavy defeat on him. 6 Pekah son of Remaliah killed 120,000 warriors in Judah in one day because they had abandoned the LORD, the God of their ancestors. 7 Zichri, a mighty warrior from Ephraim, killed Maaseiah, the king’s son, as well as Azrikam, the palace officer, and Elkanah, the second to the king. 8 The Israelites took captive 200,000 people from their relatives—women, sons, and daughters. They also took a great amount of plunder and brought it to Samaria.
- Ps 55:20 : 20 God will hear and humble them—He who is enthroned from of old—Selah. They do not change and do not fear God.
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