Micah 3:5

Arabic Bible AVDDV 1999 (الكتاب المقدس (تخفيف تشكيل))

هكذا قالَ الرَّبُّ علَى الأنبياءِ الّذينَ يُضِلّونَ شَعبي، الّذينَ يَنهَشونَ بأسنانِهِمْ، ويُنادونَ: «سلامٌ»! والّذي لا يَجعَلُ في أفواهِهِمْ شَيئًا، يَفتَحونَ علَيهِ حَربًا:

What Does This Mean?

In this verse from Micah, God is speaking about false prophets who mislead people for their own benefit. These prophets say what the people want to hear when they get gifts but declare war on those who don't offer them anything.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have some friends who tell you that everything's okay as long as you give them your snacks, but if you don't share, they say mean things about you. God is saying this isn't right and He doesn't like it when people act this way just to get what they want.

Historical Background

Micah wrote this around 750-700 BC in Judah, addressing the corruption among prophets who used their positions for personal gain. The cultural setting involved widespread social injustice and religious hypocrisy.

Living It Out Today

Today, we might see this as people only giving positive feedback when they receive benefits or are paid well. For example, a business consultant who only speaks positively about a company to keep getting paid but criticizes companies that don't offer good deals.

Topics

• prophecy
• hypocrisy
• justice
• spiritual leadership
• false teaching
• divine judgment

Related Verses

• Isaiah 30:10
• Jeremiah 23:16-17
• Ezekiel 13:19
• Matthew 7:15-20
• Revelation 22:18-19

Frequently Asked Questions

How can we identify false prophets today?

False prophets often speak only what people want to hear and demand material benefits. They may also contradict clear teachings in Scripture.

What does 'bites with their teeth' mean in this context?

This phrase symbolizes the greed of these prophets who are only interested in gaining personal benefit from their followers.

Why did God speak against the prophets in Micah 3:5?

God condemns these prophets because they mislead people for selfish reasons, which is a serious offense against divine justice and truth.

What can we learn about leadership from this verse?

Leaders must be truthful and serve others without seeking personal gain. Their primary duty is to lead according to God's will, not their own desires.