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 have risen up like an enemy: You strip off the splendid robe from unsuspecting passersby like men returning from battle.
- Berean Standard Bible 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

But my people, on the contrary, are risen up as an enemy: you have taken away the cloak off from the coat: and them that passed harmless you have turned to war.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

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.
- English Revised Version

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

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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