Micah 5:12 kjv — And I will cut off witchcrafts out of thine hand; and thou shalt have no more soothsayers:

King James Version

"And I will cut off witchcrafts out of thine hand; and thou shalt have no more soothsayers:"

— Micah 5:12, King James Version

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Micah 5 — Context

9

Thine hand shall be lifted up upon thine adversaries, and all thine enemies shall be cut off.

10

And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord, that I will cut off thy horses out of the midst of thee, and I will destroy thy chariots:

11

And I will cut off the cities of thy land, and throw down all thy strong holds:

12

And I will cut off witchcrafts out of thine hand; and thou shalt have no more soothsayers:

13

Thy graven images also will I cut off, and thy standing images out of the midst of thee; and thou shalt no more worship the work of thine hands.

14

And I will pluck up thy groves out of the midst of thee: so will I destroy thy cities.

15

And I will execute vengeance in anger and fury upon the heathen, such as they have not heard.

Micah 5:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Micah 5:12 say?
Micah 5:12 in the King James Version reads: “And I will cut off witchcrafts out of thine hand; and thou shalt have no more soothsayers:”
Where is Micah 5:12 in the Bible?
Micah 5:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Micah, chapter 5, verse 12.
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 5:12.
What translation should I read Micah 5:12 in?
Micah 5:12 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 5:12?
Micah 5:12 reads (KJV): “And I will cut off witchcrafts out of thine hand; and thou shalt have no more soothsayers:” 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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