Micah 5:14 nasb — "I will root out your Asherim from among you And destroy your cities.

NASB

""I will root out your Asherim from among you And destroy your cities."

— Micah 5:14, NASB

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Micah 5:14 in Other Translations

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KJV
“And I will pluck up thy groves out of the midst of thee: so will I destroy thy cities.”
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ASV
“and I will pluck up thine Asherim out of the midst of thee; and I will destroy thy cities. ”
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WEB
“I will uproot your Asherim out of your midst; and I will destroy your cities.”
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NET
“I will uproot your images of Asherah from your midst, and destroy your idols.”
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DRB
“And I will execute vengeance in wrath, and in indignation, among all the nations that have not given ear. ”
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BBE
“I will have your Asherahs pulled up from among you: and I will send destruction on your images.”
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KJVA
“And I will pluck up thy groves out of the midst of thee: so will I destroy thy cities.”
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Micah 5 — Context

"I will also cut off the cities of your land And tear down all your fortifications.

"I will cut off sorceries from your hand, And you will have fortune-tellers no more.

"I will cut off your carved images And your sacred pillars from among you, So that you will no longer bow down To the work of your hands.

"I will root out your Asherim from among you And destroy your cities.

"And I will execute vengeance in anger and wrath On the nations which have not obeyed."

Micah 5:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Micah 5:14 say?

Micah 5:14 in the NASB reads: “"I will root out your Asherim from among you And destroy your cities.”

Where is Micah 5:14 in the Bible?

Micah 5:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Micah, chapter 5, verse 14.

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 5:14.

What translation should I read Micah 5:14 in?

Micah 5:14 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 5:14?

Micah 5:14 reads (NASB): “"I will root out your Asherim from among you And destroy your cities.” 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.

Micah 5:14 nasb — "I will root out your Asherim from among you And destroy your cities.

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Micah 5:14 in Other Translations

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