Micah 2:6 kjv
Prophesy ye not, say they to them that prophesy: they shall not prophesy to them, that they shall not take shame.
Micah 2:6 nkjv
"Do not prattle," you say to those who prophesy. So they shall not prophesy to you; They shall not return insult for insult.
Micah 2:6 niv
"Do not prophesy," their prophets say. "Do not prophesy about these things; disgrace will not overtake us."
Micah 2:6 esv
"Do not preach" ? thus they preach ? "one should not preach of such things; disgrace will not overtake us."
Micah 2:6 nlt
"Don't say such things,"
the people respond.
"Don't prophesy like that.
Such disasters will never come our way!"
Micah 2 6 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Micah 2:11 | If a man walking in the wind and falsehood lies: "I will prophesy to you of wine and strong drink," | Micah 2:11 |
| Jeremiah 14:14 | Then the LORD said to me: "The prophets prophesy lies in my name. I have not sent them, nor commanded them, nor spoken to them. They prophesy to you false visions, worthless divination, and the deceit of their own minds. | Jeremiah 14:14 |
| Jeremiah 23:26 | I have heard what the prophets have said who prophesy lies in my name, saying, 'I have dreamed, I have dreamed.' | Jeremiah 23:26 |
| Jeremiah 23:32 | "Behold, I am against those who prophesy lying dreams," declares the LORD, "and who tell them and lead my people astray by their falsehoods and their recklessness. Yet I did not send or command them, and they do not profit this people at all," declares the LORD. | Jeremiah 23:32 |
| Ezekiel 13:10 | Because they have misled my people, saying, 'Peace,' when there is no peace, and because, when the people build a weak wall, these have smeared it with whitewash... | Ezekiel 13:10 |
| Ezekiel 13:22 | Because they have misled my people, saying, 'Peace,' when there is no peace, and because, when people build a fragile wall, these plasterers cover it with whitewash. | Ezekiel 13:22 |
| 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. | 1 John 4:1 |
| Acts 20:30 | and from among yourselves will arise men speaking twisted things, to draw the disciples after themselves. | Acts 20:30 |
| Galatians 1:8 | But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. | Galatians 1:8 |
| 2 Timothy 4:3 | For there will come a time when they will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions. | 2 Timothy 4:3 |
| 2 Peter 2:1 | But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. | 2 Peter 2:1 |
| Revelation 13:14 | and by the signs that it is allowed to do in the presence of the beast it deceives those who dwell on earth, telling them to make an image for the beast that was wounded by the sword and came to life. | Revelation 13:14 |
| Matthew 7:15 | "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. | Matthew 7:15 |
| Amos 7:16 | "So now hear the word of the LORD: You say, 'Do not prophesy against Israel, and do not preach against the house of Isaac.' | Amos 7:16 |
| Amos 2:12 | But youAnubised the Nazirites wine, and commanded the prophets, saying, "Do not prophesy!" | Amos 2:12 |
| 1 Samuel 28:6 | When Saul saw the camp of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his heart trembled greatly. | 1 Samuel 28:6 |
| 1 Kings 22:23 | Now therefore, behold, the LORD has put a lying spirit into the mouths of all these your prophets. | 1 Kings 22:23 |
| Proverbs 26:28 | A lying tongue hates its victims, and a flattering mouth works ruin. | Proverbs 26:28 |
| Isaiah 9:15 | The elders and the honored men are the head, and the prophets who teach lies are the tail. | Isaiah 9:15 |
| Isaiah 30:10 | They say to the seers, "Do not see visions," and to the prophets, "Do not prophesy truly for us; but flatter our faces, tell us pleasing illusions." | Isaiah 30:10 |
Micah 2 verses
Micah 2 6 Meaning
The prophet Micah declares that the people are to stop prophesying, meaning to stop delivering the word of the Lord. This prohibition is aimed at the prophets who are speaking falsehoods and leading the people astray with lies, profiting from their false pronouncements rather than delivering God's true message.
Micah 2 6 Context
In the book of Micah, the prophet is addressing the people of Israel and Judah. Chapter 2 reveals severe judgment and condemnation due to their wickedness, injustice, greed, and oppression of others. The people have strayed far from God's commands. This specific verse (2:6) directly responds to a phenomenon within the community: false prophets who are proclaiming comforting messages that do not align with God's righteous standards. These false prophets are presented as agents of deceit, not divine revelation.
Micah 2 6 Word analysis
- "Speak not": This is a command, a direct prohibition from the prophet on behalf of God. It signifies a cessation of prophesying.
- "at all": This emphasizes the totality of the command, leaving no room for exceptions. It means absolutely do not prophesy.
- "prophesy ye": This refers to the act of declaring future events or speaking the message of God. Here, it specifically highlights the activity of the false prophets.
- "they prophesy": This phrase further elaborates on what the false prophets are doing. They are actively engaging in their deceitful pronouncements.
- "in this manner": This refers to the specific way in which they are prophesying – with falsehoods and to their own benefit.
- "that it shall not be": This is the outcome or effect of their false prophecies; they do not come to pass. It declares the emptiness and ultimate failure of their words.
- "Rebuke / Reprove": (Hebrew: ya’al) This word implies "to draw out" or "to lead on". Here, it's used in a negative sense, suggesting they draw people into error, or their pronouncements are irrelevant and their false teaching has no true consequence in reality. It can also imply to pull aside or separate from the truth.
- "it shall not be rebuke/reproof": This part of the verse is often a point of interpretation. Some translations and scholars suggest it means their prophesies will not bring comfort or spiritual good. Others suggest it is saying, "Let there be no reproof" – meaning the false prophets are telling God and Micah to shut up or leave them alone. The meaning of "reproof" here in context seems to lean towards "truth" or "sound doctrine" – the words that would indeed rebuke sin, but these false prophets reject that. It highlights the futility of their message.
Micah 2 6 Bonus section
The word "prophesy" in this context doesn't just mean foretelling the future, but more broadly speaking forth a message, often from a divine source. The false prophets in Micah's time were likely speaking pleasantries or predictions that suited the sinful desires of the people, thus earning their favor and often material rewards. This corruption of prophetic ministry is a recurring concern in the Old Testament, highlighting a severe spiritual crisis when the very voices meant to guide the people towards God are leading them away. The instruction to Micah ("Speak not") can be understood as a divine strategy, possibly to highlight the pervasiveness of falsehood by temporarily silencing the true voice until the false ones are exposed by their own emptiness. This mirrors the ultimate triumph of truth in God's plan, as seen in the New Testament teachings about discerning true prophets and teachers.
Micah 2 6 Commentary
Micah 2:6 is a stark warning against false prophecy. The prophet is instructed to cease his legitimate prophetic activity not because God is silent, but because the existing voices are those of deception. These false prophets are driven by personal gain and a desire to soothe the consciences of the sinful people, rather than speaking God's truth. Their pronouncements, while superficially comforting or popular, are ultimately devoid of divine authority and will prove to be empty. This verse underscores the critical importance of discerning true prophecy from counterfeit messages, a theme that resonates throughout Scripture, warning believers to test the spirits and to stand firm on the unchanging word of God.