Micah 2:10
Micah 2:10 in Multiple Translations
Arise and depart, for this is not your place of rest, because its defilement brings destruction— a grievous destruction!
Arise ye, and depart; for this is not your rest: because it is polluted, it shall destroy you, even with a sore destruction.
Arise ye, and depart; for this is not your resting-place; because of uncleanness that destroyeth, even with a grievous destruction.
Up! and go; for this is not your rest: because it has been made unclean, the destruction ordered will come on you.
Get up! Leave! For this is not a place for you to stay. It is defiled and totally ruined.
Arise and depart, for this is not your rest: because it is polluted, it shall destroy you, euen with a sore destruction.
Rise and go, for this [is] not the rest, Because of uncleanness it doth corrupt, And corruption is powerful.
Arise, and depart! For this is not your resting place, because of uncleanness that destroys, even with a grievous destruction.
Arise ye, and depart; for this is not your rest: because it is polluted, it shall destroy you , even with a grievous destruction.
Arise ye, and depart, for there is no rest here for you. For that uncleanness of the land, it shall be corrupted with a grievous corruption.
So get up and leave here! This is not a place where you can rest and be safe/protected, because you have ◄defiled it/caused it to be a place that I hate►; it will be completely destroyed.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Micah 2:10
Study Notes — Micah 2:10
- Context
- Cross References
- Micah 2:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Micah 2:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Micah 2:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Micah 2:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Micah 2:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Micah 2:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Micah 2:10
- Cambridge Bible on Micah 2:10
- Barnes' Notes on Micah 2:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Micah 2:10
- Sermons on Micah 2:10
Context — Reproof of False Prophets
10Arise and depart, for this is not your place of rest, because its defilement brings destruction— a grievous destruction!
11If a man of wind were to come and say falsely, “I will preach to you of wine and strong drink,” he would be just the preacher for this people! 12I will surely gather all of you, O Jacob; I will collect the remnant of Israel. I will bring them together like sheep in a pen, like a flock in the midst of its pasture— a noisy throng.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 12:9 | For you have not yet come to the resting place and the inheritance that the LORD your God is giving you. |
| 2 | Psalms 106:38 | They shed innocent blood— the blood of their sons and daughters, whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan, and the land was polluted with blood. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 17:6 | In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria and carried away the Israelites to Assyria, where he settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes. |
| 4 | Hebrews 4:1–9 | Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be deemed to have fallen short of it. For we also received the good news just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, since they did not share the faith of those who comprehended it. Now we who have believed enter that rest. As for the others, it is just as God has said: “So I swore on oath in My anger, ‘They shall never enter My rest.’” And yet His works have been finished since the foundation of the world. For somewhere He has spoken about the seventh day in this manner: “And on the seventh day God rested from all His works.” And again, as He says in the passage above: “They shall never enter My rest.” Since, then, it remains for some to enter His rest, and since those who formerly heard the good news did not enter because of their disobedience, God again designated a certain day as “Today,” when a long time later He spoke through David as was just stated: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.” For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 9:19 | For the sound of wailing is heard from Zion: ‘How devastated we are! How great is our shame! For we have abandoned the land because our dwellings have been torn down.’” |
| 6 | 1 Kings 9:7 | then I will cut off Israel from the land that I have given them, and I will banish from My presence this temple I have sanctified for My Name. Then Israel will become an object of scorn and ridicule among all peoples. |
| 7 | 2 Chronicles 36:20–21 | Those who escaped the sword were carried by Nebuchadnezzar into exile in Babylon, and they became servants to him and his sons until the kingdom of Persia came to power. So the land enjoyed its Sabbath rest all the days of the desolation, until seventy years were completed, in fulfillment of the word of the LORD through Jeremiah. |
| 8 | Joshua 23:15–16 | But just as every good thing the LORD your God promised you has come to pass, likewise the LORD will bring upon you the calamity He has threatened, until He has destroyed you from this good land He has given you. If you transgress the covenant of the LORD your God, which He commanded you, and go and serve other gods and bow down to them, then the anger of the LORD will burn against you, and you will quickly perish from this good land He has given you.” |
| 9 | 2 Kings 15:29 | In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria. |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 30:18 | I declare to you today that you will surely perish; you shall not prolong your days in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess. |
Micah 2:10 Summary
This verse is saying that when we live in a place that is filled with sin and disobedience to God, it can't be a place of peace and rest for us. God is calling His people to leave that place and seek Him, just like He did in Jeremiah 29:13 when He promised to be found by those who sought Him with all their heart. The defilement of a place can lead to destruction, but God's desire is to bring us to a place of rest and blessing, as we see in Hebrews 4:9-11 where we are encouraged to enter into God's rest. By seeking God and following His ways, we can find true rest and peace, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean when God says 'this is not your place of rest' in Micah 2:10?
This means that the place where the people are living has become so defiled by sin that it can no longer be a place of rest or peace for them, as God had originally intended, similar to what we see in Deuteronomy 12:9-10 where God promises rest to those who obey Him.
How does the defilement of a place lead to destruction?
The defilement of a place, whether physical or spiritual, can lead to destruction because it separates us from God's presence and blessing, as seen in Leviticus 18:24-28 where God warns the Israelites about the consequences of defiling the land.
Is the destruction mentioned in Micah 2:10 a physical or spiritual destruction?
The destruction mentioned in Micah 2:10 is likely both physical and spiritual, as the people's sin has consequences in both the physical and spiritual realms, similar to what we see in Isaiah 3:8-11 where God judges the people for their sin.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's judgment?
This verse shows that God's judgment is not just a punishment, but also a call to repentance and separation from sin, as seen in Revelation 18:4 where God calls His people to come out of Babylon to avoid His judgment.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be contributing to the defilement of my own life or community, and how can I repent and turn to God?
- How can I discern when a place or situation is no longer a place of rest for me, and what steps can I take to seek God's guidance and provision?
- What are some things that I can do to seek God's blessing and presence in my life, and how can I trust in His promise to provide for me?
- In what ways can I be a part of bringing spiritual rest and renewal to those around me, and how can I point them to the hope of the gospel?
Gill's Exposition on Micah 2:10
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Micah 2:10
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Micah 2:10
Trapp's Commentary on Micah 2:10
Ellicott's Commentary on Micah 2:10
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Micah 2:10
Cambridge Bible on Micah 2:10
Barnes' Notes on Micah 2:10
Whedon's Commentary on Micah 2:10
Sermons on Micah 2:10
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Simple Church - Tony Dale by From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons | In this sermon, the speaker shares his firsthand experience of preaching the gospel in England during the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. He describes going to villages and sharing the gospel |
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The Seduction of the Church by Phil Beach Jr. | Phil Beach Jr. addresses the dangers of seducing spirits infiltrating the church, emphasizing the need for believers to remain vigilant against distractions that lead to spiritual |
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Are You Following Jesus - Part 2 - Do You Have the Holy Spirit by Phil Beach Jr. | Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the critical question of whether we are truly following Jesus and possessing the Holy Spirit. He challenges listeners to reflect on their relationship wit |
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Are You Following Jesus - Part 1 - True Followers by Phil Beach Jr. | Phil Beach Jr. challenges the congregation to reflect on their true following of Jesus, emphasizing that self-deception can cloud our understanding of our spiritual state. He urges |
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No Rest Yet by Arthur John Gossip | Arthur John Gossip preaches about God's relentless pursuit of His children, refusing to let them settle for mediocrity or comfort, constantly challenging them to step out of their |
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Rev. 12:6. Strangership and Pilgrimage by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar emphasizes the Christian's identity as a stranger and pilgrim in this world, drawing parallels between the journey of the Church and the experiences of biblical figu |
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Look Upon Death by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the perspective of viewing death as a blessing rather than a fear, asserting that a believer's dying day is the best day, marking the transition to eternal |





