Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You drive the women of my people from their pleasant homes. You take away my blessing from their children forever. New Living Translation You have evicted women from their pleasant homes and forever stripped their children of all that God would give them. English Standard Version The women of my people you drive out from their delightful houses; from their young children you take away my splendor forever. Berean Standard Bible You drive the women of My people from their pleasant homes. You take away My blessing from their children forever. King James Bible The women of my people have ye cast out from their pleasant houses; from their children have ye taken away my glory for ever. New King James Version The women of My people you cast out From their pleasant houses; From their children You have taken away My glory forever. New American Standard Bible “You evict the women of My people, Each one from her pleasant house. From her children you take My splendor forever. NASB 1995 “The women of My people you evict, Each one from her pleasant house. From her children you take My splendor forever. NASB 1977 “The women of My people you evict, Each one from her pleasant house. From her children you take My splendor forever. Legacy Standard Bible The women of My people you drive out, Each one from her pleasant house. From her infants you take My splendor forever. Amplified Bible “You evict the women (widows) of My people, Each one from her pleasant house; From her [young, fatherless] children you take away My splendor and blessing forever [by putting them among the pagans, away from Me]. Christian Standard Bible You force the women of my people out of their comfortable homes, and you take my blessing from their children forever. Holman Christian Standard Bible You force the women of My people out of their comfortable homes, and you take My blessing from their children forever. American Standard Version The women of my people ye cast out from their pleasant houses; from their young children ye take away my glory for ever. Contemporary English Version You take over lovely homes that belong to the women of my nation. Then you cheat their children out of the inheritance that comes from the LORD. English Revised Version The women of my people ye cast out from their pleasant houses; from their young children ye take away my glory for ever. GOD'S WORD® Translation You force the women among my people out of their pleasant homes and take my glory away from their children forever. Good News Translation You drive the women of my people out of the homes they love, and you have robbed their children of my blessings forever. International Standard Version You have evicted the wives of my people from their dream homes; you have removed my majesty from their children permanently. NET Bible You wrongly evict widows among my people from their cherished homes. You defraud their children of their prized inheritance. New Heart English Bible You drive the women of my people out from their pleasant houses; from their young children you take away my blessing forever. Webster's Bible Translation The women of my people have ye cast out from their pleasant houses; from their children have ye taken away my glory for ever. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYou drive the women of My people from their pleasant homes. You take away My blessing from their children forever. World English Bible You drive the women of my people out from their pleasant houses; from their young children you take away my blessing forever. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe women of My people you cast out from its delightful house, "" From its sucklings you take away My honor for all time. Young's Literal Translation The women of My people ye cast out from its delightful house, From its sucklings ye take away My honour to the age. Smith's Literal Translation The women of my people ye will thrust out from the house of her delights; from her children ye will take my majesty forever. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleYou have cast out the women of my people from their houses, in which they took delight: you have taken my praise for ever from their children. Catholic Public Domain Version You have evicted the women among my people from their delicate houses. You have taken my praise forever from their little ones. New American Bible The women of my people you drive out from their pleasant houses; From their children you take away forever the honor I gave them. New Revised Standard Version The women of my people you drive out from their pleasant houses; from their young children you take away my glory forever. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe women of my people you have driven out from their pleasant houses; from their children you have taken away the glory for ever. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The women of my people you shall drive out from the house of their pleasures, and from their children you shall take the glory for eternity OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The women of My people ye cast out from their pleasant houses; From their young children ye take away My glory for ever. Brenton Septuagint Translation The leaders of my people shall be cast forth from their luxurious houses; they are rejected because of their evil practices; draw ye near to the everlasting mountains. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The False Prophets…8But of late My people have risen up like an enemy: You strip off the splendid robe from unsuspecting passersby like men returning from battle. 9You drive the women of My people from their pleasant homes. You take away My blessing from their children forever. 10Arise and depart, for this is not your place of rest, because its defilement brings destruction—a grievous destruction!… Cross References Isaiah 10:2 to deprive the poor of fair treatment and withhold justice from the oppressed of My people, to make widows their prey and orphans their plunder. Amos 2:7 They trample on the heads of the poor as on the dust of the earth; they push the needy out of their way. A man and his father have relations with the same girl and so profane My holy name. Isaiah 3:14-15 The LORD brings this charge against the elders and leaders of His people: “You have devoured the vineyard; the plunder of the poor is in your houses. / Why do you crush My people and grind the faces of the poor?” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts. Jeremiah 7:6 if you no longer oppress the foreigner and the fatherless and the widow, and if you no longer shed innocent blood in this place or follow other gods to your own harm, Zechariah 7:10 Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. And do not plot evil in your hearts against one another.’ Exodus 22:22-24 You must not mistreat any widow or orphan. / If you do mistreat them, and they cry out to Me in distress, I will surely hear their cry. / My anger will be kindled, and I will kill you with the sword; then your wives will become widows and your children will be fatherless. Deuteronomy 24:17 Do not deny justice to the foreigner or the fatherless, and do not take a widow’s cloak as security. Psalm 94:6 They kill the widow and the foreigner; they murder the fatherless. Proverbs 22:22-23 Do not rob a poor man because he is poor, and do not crush the afflicted at the gate, / for the LORD will take up their case and will plunder those who rob them. Malachi 3:5 “Then I will draw near to you for judgment. And I will be a swift witness against sorcerers and adulterers and perjurers, against oppressors of the widowed and fatherless, and against those who defraud laborers of their wages and deny justice to the foreigner but do not fear Me,” says the LORD of Hosts. Matthew 23:14 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let in those who wish to enter. James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. Luke 20:47 They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.” Mark 12:40 They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.” Matthew 25:35-40 For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ... Treasury of Scripture The women of my people have you cast out from their pleasant houses; from their children have you taken away my glory for ever. women. Micah 2:2 And they covet fields, and take them by violence; and houses, and take them away: so they oppress a man and his house, even a man and his heritage. Matthew 23:14 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation. Mark 12:40 Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation. from their children. 1 Samuel 26:19 Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods. Joel 3:6 The children also of Judah and the children of Jerusalem have ye sold unto the Grecians, that ye might remove them far from their border. my glory. Psalm 72:19 And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen. Ezekiel 39:21 And I will set my glory among the heathen, and all the heathen shall see my judgment that I have executed, and my hand that I have laid upon them. Habakkuk 2:14 For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea. Jump to Previous Age Blessing Cast Children Dearly Drive Driving Forever Glory Homes Honour House Houses Loved Magnificence Ones Pleasant Splendor Sucklings Women YoungJump to Next Age Blessing Cast Children Dearly Drive Driving Forever Glory Homes Honour House Houses Loved Magnificence Ones Pleasant Splendor Sucklings Women YoungMicah 2 1. Against oppression.4. A lamentation. 7. A reproof of injustice and idolatry. 12. A promise to restore Jacob. You drive the women of My people from their pleasant homes. This phrase highlights the social injustice prevalent in Israel during Micah's time. The women, often representing the vulnerable and marginalized, are being forcibly removed from their homes, which were places of security and comfort. This act of oppression reflects a violation of the covenantal laws that protected the rights of the poor and defenseless (Exodus 22:22-24). The term "pleasant homes" suggests not only physical comfort but also a sense of belonging and stability, which is being unjustly stripped away. This injustice is a direct affront to God's commands and reflects the moral decay of the society. The historical context shows that during this period, the wealthy and powerful often exploited the less fortunate, leading to social and economic disparities. This act of driving out the women can be seen as a metaphor for the broader spiritual unfaithfulness of the nation, as they have turned away from God's laws and principles. You take away My blessing from their children forever. Persons / Places / Events 1. MicahA prophet in the 8th century BC, Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah and Hosea. He prophesied during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. His messages were directed towards both Israel and Judah, focusing on social justice and the consequences of sin. 2. Women of My People This phrase refers to the vulnerable women in the society of Israel and Judah who were being unjustly treated and displaced from their homes by the powerful and greedy. 3. Pleasant Homes These are the homes that provided comfort and security to the families of Israel. The term "pleasant" indicates not just physical comfort but also a sense of peace and stability. 4. Children The children mentioned here are the next generation who are being deprived of their inheritance and blessings due to the actions of the unjust. 5. The Oppressors Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of Micah 2 identifies the oppressors as the powerful and wealthy individuals who exploit and displace the vulnerable for their gain. Teaching Points God's Heart for JusticeGod is deeply concerned with justice and the protection of the vulnerable. He sees and condemns the exploitation and displacement of the weak. Consequences of Injustice The actions of the oppressors have long-term consequences, not only for the immediate victims but also for future generations. Call to Protect the Vulnerable As followers of Christ, we are called to stand against injustice and protect those who cannot protect themselves. Stewardship of Blessings The blessings we receive are not just for our benefit but are to be shared and preserved for future generations. Repentance and Restoration There is always an opportunity for repentance and turning back to God, who desires to restore and bless His people. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Micah 2What are the main themes of the Bible's books? What are the key teachings and events in Luke? Who were Joseph and Mary in historical context? What are the Seven Blessings in the Book of Revelation?(9) The women of my people.--They spared not even the widows and fatherless, the objects of God's tender care.Verse 9. - The women of my people. The prophet refers to the widows, who ought to have been protected and cared for (comp. Isaiah 10:2). The LXX., with which the Arabic agrees, renders, ἡγούμενοι λαοῦ μου, "the leaders of my people." Have ye cast out. The word expresses a violent expulsion, as Genesis 3:24. Their pleasant houses; literally, the house of their delights (Micah 1:16). The house which was very dear to them, the scene of all their joys. My glory. All the privileges which they enjoyed as God's people and his peculiar care are called "the ornament" of the Lord (comp. Ezekiel 16:14). The "glory" is by some commentators, but not so appositely, referred to vesture exclusively. These fatherless children had been ruthlessly stripped of their blessings either by being forced to grow up in want and ignorance, or by being sold into slavery and carried away from their old religious associations. Forever. The oppressors never repented or tried to make restitution; and so they incurred the special woe of those who injure the poor, the fatherless, and the widow (Pusey). The Septuagint has no connection with the present Hebrew text of this verse, reading, Ἐγγίσατε ὄρεσιν αἰωνίοις, "Draw ye near to the everlasting hills," and previously introducing a gloss, Διὰ τὰ πονηρὰ ἐπιτηδεύματα αὐτῶν ἐξώσθησαν, "They were rejected because of their evil practices." Jerome explains the Greek mystically, despairing of the literal interpretation in its present connection. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You driveתְּגָ֣רְשׁ֔וּן (tə·ḡā·rə·šūn) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | Paragogic nun Strong's 1644: To drive out from a, possession, to expatriate, divorce the women נְשֵׁ֤י (nə·šê) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female of My people עַמִּי֙ (‘am·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock from their pleasant תַּֽעֲנֻגֶ֑יהָ (ta·‘ă·nu·ḡe·hā) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 8588: Daintiness, luxury, exquisite delight homes. מִבֵּ֖ית (mib·bêṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house You take away תִּקְח֥וּ (tiq·ḥū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 3947: To take My blessing הֲדָרִ֖י (hă·ḏā·rî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1926: Magnificence, ornament, splendor from מֵעַל֙ (mê·‘al) Preposition-m Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against their children עֹֽלָלֶ֔יהָ (‘ō·lā·le·hā) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 5768: A suckling forever. לְעוֹלָֽם׃ (lə·‘ō·w·lām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always Links Micah 2:9 NIVMicah 2:9 NLT Micah 2:9 ESV Micah 2:9 NASB Micah 2:9 KJV Micah 2:9 BibleApps.com Micah 2:9 Biblia Paralela Micah 2:9 Chinese Bible Micah 2:9 French Bible Micah 2:9 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Micah 2:9 You drive the women of my people (Mc Mic. 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