Micaiah Prophesies against Ahab
1 Kings 22:14
In 11 translations
- BSB
- But Micaiah said, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will speak whatever the LORD tells me.”
- KJV
- And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, what the LORD saith unto me, that will I speak.
- WEB
- Micaiah said, “As Yahweh lives, what Yahweh says to me, that I will speak.”
- ASV
- And Micaiah said, As Jehovah liveth, what Jehovah saith unto me, that will I speak.
- LSV
- And Micaiah says, “YHWH lives; surely that which YHWH says to me—it I speak.”
- YLT
- And Micaiah saith, 'Jehovah liveth; surely that which Jehovah saith unto me — it I speak.'
- DBY
- And Micah said, As Jehovah liveth, even what Jehovah shall say to me, that will I speak.
- DRC
- But Micheas said to him: As the Lord liveth, whatsoever the Lord shall say to me, that will I speak.
- GNV
- And Michaiah saide, As the Lord liueth, whatsoeuer the Lord sayth vnto me, that will I speake.
- JPS
- And Micaiah said: 'As the LORD liveth, what the LORD saith unto me, that will I speak.'
- LXXE
- And Michaias said, As the Lord lives, whatsoever the Lord shall say to me, that will I speak.Gr. these things.
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Original-language editions
- WLC
- וַיֹּ֖אמֶר מִיכָ֑יְהוּ חַי־יְהוָ֕ה כִּ֠י אֶת־אֲשֶׁ֨ר יֹאמַ֧ר יְהוָ֛ה אֵלַ֖י אֹת֥וֹ אֲדַבֵּֽר׃
- LXX-Br
- Καὶ εἶπε Μιχαίας, ζῇ Κύριος, ὅτι ἃ ἐὰν εἴπῃ Κύριος πρὸς μὲ, ταῦτα λαλήσω.
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Cross-references most cited first
- Numbers 24:13that even if Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not do anything of my own accord, good or bad, to go beyond the command of the LORD? I will speak whatever the LORD says.
- Numbers 22:18But Balaam replied to the servants of Balak, “If Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not do anything small or great to go beyond the command of the LORD my God.
- Numbers 22:38“See, I have come to you,” Balaam replied, “but can I say just anything? I must speak only the word that God puts in my mouth.”
- 2 Chronicles 18:12–13Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah instructed him, “Behold, with one accord the words of the prophets are favorable to the king. So please let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.” But Micaiah…
- Ezekiel 3:17–19“Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me. If I say to the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ but you do not warn him or speak…
- Jeremiah 26:2–3“This is what the LORD says: Stand in the courtyard of the house of the LORD and speak all the words I have commanded you to speak to all the cities of Judah who come to worship there. Do not omit a word. Perhaps they…
- Jeremiah 42:4“I have heard you,” replied Jeremiah the prophet. “I will surely pray to the LORD your God as you request, and I will tell you everything that the LORD answers; I will not withhold a word from you.”
- 1 Kings 18:10As surely as the LORD your God lives, there is no nation or kingdom where my lord has not sent someone to search for you. When they said, ‘He is not here,’ he made that kingdom or nation swear that they had not found…
- 2 Corinthians 2:17For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.
- 1 Kings 18:15Then Elijah said, “As surely as the LORD of Hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will present myself to Ahab today.”
- Galatians 1:10Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
- Acts 20:26–27Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God.
- Ezekiel 2:4–8They are obstinate and stubborn children. I am sending you to them, and you are to say to them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’ And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will…
- 2 Corinthians 4:2Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in…
- Jeremiah 23:28Let the prophet who has a dream retell it, but let him who has My word speak it truthfully. For what is straw compared to grain?” declares the LORD.
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