Micah 5:11 bbe — I will have the towns of your land cut off and all your strong places pulled down:

Bible in Basic English

"I will have the towns of your land cut off and all your strong places pulled down:"

— Micah 5:11, Bible in Basic English

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Micah 5 — Context

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And the rest of Jacob will be among the nations, in the middle of the mass of peoples, like a lion among the beasts of the woods, like a young lion among the flocks of sheep: if he goes through, they will be crushed under foot and pulled to bits, and there will be no saviour.

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Your hand is lifted up against those who are against you, and all your haters will be cut off.

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And it will come about in that day, says the Lord, that I will take away your horses from you, and will give your war-carriages to destruction:

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I will have the towns of your land cut off and all your strong places pulled down:

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I will put an end to your use of secret arts, and you will have no more readers of signs:

13

And I will have your images and your pillars cut off from you; and you will no longer give worship to the work of your hands.

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I will have your Asherahs pulled up from among you: and I will send destruction on your images.

Micah 5:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Micah 5:11 say?
Micah 5:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I will have the towns of your land cut off and all your strong places pulled down:”
Where is Micah 5:11 in the Bible?
Micah 5:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Micah, chapter 5, verse 11.
Who wrote Micah?
Micah is traditionally attributed to Micah of Moresheth. It was written c. 735–700 BC.
What is the book of Micah about?
Micah pronounces judgment on the corruption of leaders, prophets, and priests, but also points beyond it — to a ruler who will come from Bethlehem and shepherd God's flock. His famous summary of true religion still defines covenant life.
What are the major themes of Micah?
Micah explores themes including Justice, Mercy, Humility, Bethlehem, Coming Ruler. These themes shape the meaning and context of Micah 5:11.
What translation should I read Micah 5:11 in?
Micah 5:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Micah 5:11?
Micah 5:11 reads (BBE): “I will have the towns of your land cut off and all your strong places pulled down:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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