Micah 5:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

I'm going to tear down those sacred groves you've been worshiping in, and I'll completely destroy your cities too.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's not playing around — fake worship and corrupt systems are getting demolished.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The prophet Micah wrote this book primarily to the people of Judah and Israel during the late 8th century BCE. It addressed their social injustice, idolatry, and corrupt leadership, warning of Assyrian invasion and divine judgment, while also promising future restoration.

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