Micah 5:11 cpdv — And I will destroy the cities of your land, and I will pull down all your fortifications, and I will take away evil-doi…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And I will destroy the cities of your land, and I will pull down all your fortifications, and I will take away evil-doing from your hand, and there will be no divinations among you. "

— Micah 5:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Micah 5 — Context

8

And there will be a remnant of Jacob within the Gentiles, in the midst of many peoples, like a lion among the beasts of the forests, and like a young lion among the flocks of sheep, who, when he will pass through and trample down and seize, there is none who can rescue.

9

Your hand will be exalted over your enemies, and all your adversaries will pass away.

10

And it will be in that day, says the Lord: I will take away your horses from your midst, and I will utterly ruin your four-horse chariots.

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And I will destroy the cities of your land, and I will pull down all your fortifications, and I will take away evil-doing from your hand, and there will be no divinations among you.

12

And I will cause your graven images to perish, and your statues, from your midst. And you will no longer adore the works of your hands.

13

And I will root out your sacred groves from your midst, and I will crush your cities.

14

And I will exact vengeance, in fury and in indignation, among all the nations which have not listened.

Micah 5:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Micah 5:11 say?
Micah 5:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And I will destroy the cities of your land, and I will pull down all your fortifications, and I will take away evil-doing from your hand, and there will be no divinations among you. ”
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 (CPDV): “And I will destroy the cities of your land, and I will pull down all your fortifications, and I will take away evil-doing from your hand, and there will be no divinations among you. ” 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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