Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
concerning the prophets
who lead my people astray,
who proclaim
when they have food to sink their teeth into
but declare war against the one
who puts nothing in their mouths.
New American Standard Bible
Thus says the Lord concerning the prophets who
When they have something to bite with their teeth,
They
But against him who puts nothing in their mouths
They declare holy war.
King James Version
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.
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:
A Conservative Version
Thus says LORD concerning the prophets who make my people to err, who bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace. And he who does not put into their mouths, they even prepare war against him.
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:
Amplified
Thus says the Lord concerning the [false] prophets who lead my people astray;
They call out, “Peace,”
But against the one who gives them nothing to eat,
They declare a holy war.
Bible in Basic English
This is what the Lord has said about the prophets by whom my people have been turned from the right way; who, biting with their teeth, say, Peace; and if anyone puts nothing in their mouths they make ready for war against him.
Darby Translation
Thus saith Jehovah concerning the prophets that cause my people to err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace! but whoso putteth not into their mouths they prepare war against him:
Julia Smith 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:
King James 2000
Thus says the LORD : Concerning the prophets who make my people stray, who bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that puts nothing into their mouths, they even prepare war against him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Thus says Yahweh concerning the prophets who are leading my people astray, who are biting with their teeth and proclaim, "Peace," but whoever puts nothing into their mouths they declare war against.
Modern King James verseion
So says Jehovah concerning the prophets who make My people err, who bite with their teeth and cry, Peace! And whoever does not give for their mouth, they even sanctify a war against him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And as concerning the prophets that deceive my people, thus the LORD sayeth against them: When they have any thing to bite upon, then they preach that all shall be well. But if a man put not some thing in to their mouths, they preach of war against him.
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:
The Emphasized Bible
Thus, saith Yahweh, concerning the prophets who are leading astray my people, - who bite with their teeth, and then cry - Prosper! and whoso holdeth not to their mouth, they hallow against him a war!
Webster
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
Thus says Yahweh 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:
Youngs 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.
Topics
Interlinear
Ta`ah
Shalowm
Nathan
Peh
Qadash
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Micah 3:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
False Prophets Judged
4
but He will not answer them.
He will hide His face from them at that time
because of the crimes they have committed.
concerning the prophets
who lead my people astray,
who proclaim
when they have food to sink their teeth into
but declare war against the one
who puts nothing in their mouths.
without visions;
it will grow dark for you—
without divination.
The sun will set
and the daylight will turn black over them.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Isaiah 9:15-16
the tail is the prophet, the lying teacher.
Jeremiah 14:14-15
But the Lord said to me, “These prophets are prophesying a lie in My name. I did not send them, nor did I command them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, worthless divination, the deceit
Jeremiah 23:32
I am against those who prophesy false dreams”
Isaiah 3:12
and women rule over them.
My people, your leaders mislead you;
they confuse the direction of your paths.
Isaiah 56:9-12
come and eat!
Jeremiah 6:14
claiming, “Peace, peace,”
when there is no peace.
Jeremiah 23:9-17
Concerning the prophets:
and all my bones tremble.
I have become like a drunkard,
like a man overcome by wine,
because of the Lord,
because of His holy words.
Jeremiah 23:27
Through their dreams that they tell one another, they plan to cause My people to forget My name as their fathers forgot My name through Baal worship.
Jeremiah 28:15-17
The prophet Jeremiah said to the prophet Hananiah, “Listen, Hananiah! The Lord did not send you, but you have led these people to trust in a lie.
Jeremiah 29:21-23
This is what the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel, says to Ahab son of Kolaiah and to Zedekiah son of Maaseiah, the ones prophesying a lie to you in My name:
Ezekiel 13:10-16
“Since they have led My people astray saying, ‘Peace,’
Ezekiel 13:18-19
and say: This is what the Lord God says: Woe to the women who sew magic bands on the wrist of every hand and who make veils for the heads of people of every height in order to ensnare lives. Will you ensnare the lives of My people but preserve your own?
Ezekiel 22:25-29
The conspiracy of her prophets
Micah 2:11
and invents lies:
“I will preach to you about wine and beer,”
he would be just the preacher for this people!
Micah 3:11
her priests teach for payment,
and her prophets practice divination for money.
Yet they lean on the Lord, saying,
“Isn’t the Lord
No disaster will overtake us.”
Malachi 2:8
“You, on the other hand, have turned from the way.
Matthew 7:15
Matthew 15:14
Romans 16:18
for such people do not serve our Lord Christ