Micah 2:8

“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.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Micah 2:8

Euen of late, my people is risen vp as an enemie: ye pull off the robe with the garment, frō them that passe by securely, as men auerse from warre.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Recently My people have arisen as an enemy-- You strip the robe off the garment From unsuspecting passers-by, {From} those returned from war.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

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)

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.
- Basic English Bible

But of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye strip off the mantle with the garment from them that pass by securely, that are averse from war.
- Darby Bible

Even of late my people hath risen up as an enemy: ye pull off the robe with the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse to war.
- Webster's Bible

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.
- World English Bible

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.
- Youngs Literal Bible

But of late My people is risen up as an enemy; with the garment ye strip also the mantle from them that pass by securely, so that they are as men returning from war.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Micah 2:8

Wesley's Notes for Micah 2:8


2:8 Is risen up - They have risen up, Israel against Judah, and Judah against Israel, and of late the tribes have conspired against one another; subjects against their kings, and great ones against the meaner sort. With the garment - You strip those that fearing no evil, go about their private affairs.


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