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Micah 5:1–13

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Micah 5:1

1NOW gather thyself in troops, O daughter of troops: he hath laid siege against us: they shall smite the judge of Israel with a rod upon the cheek.

Micah 5:2

2But thou, Beth-lehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.

Micah 5:3

3Therefore will he give them up, until the time that she which travaileth hath brought forth: then the remnant of his brethren shall return unto the children of Israel.

Micah 5:4

4¶ And he shall stand and feed in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God; and they shall abide: for now shall he be great unto the ends of the earth.

Micah 5:5

5And this man shall be the peace, when the Assyrian shall come into our land: and when he shall tread in our palaces, then shall we raise against him seven shepherds, and eight principal men.

Micah 5:6

6And they shall waste the land of Assyria with the sword, and the land of Nimrod in the entrances thereof: thus shall he deliver us from the Assyrian, when he cometh into our land, and when he treadeth within our borders.

Micah 5:7

7And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many people as a dew from the Lord, as the showers upon the grass, that tarrieth not for man, nor waiteth for the sons of men.

Micah 5:8

8¶ And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the Gentiles in the midst of many people as a lion among the beasts of the forest, as a young lion among the flocks of sheep: who, if he go through, both treadeth down, and teareth in pieces, and none can deliver.

Micah 5:9

9Thine hand shall be lifted up upon thine adversaries, and all thine enemies shall be cut off.

Micah 5:10

10And 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:

Micah 5:11

11And I will cut off the cities of thy land, and throw down all thy strong holds:

Micah 5:12

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

Micah 5:13

13Thy 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.

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DEFINED WORDS

Micah 5:1

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

troops

Gathered companies, bands, or multitudes, often armed or prepared for action.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

siege

The military surrounding and pressing of a city or fortified place in order to take it.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

against

Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Israel

The name given to Jacob and, by extension, his descendants, their nation, or the people so called in Scripture.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Micah 5:2

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

ruler

One who governs or exercises authority; also a straight measuring instrument.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Israel

The name given to Jacob and, by extension, his descendants, their nation, or the people so called in Scripture.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

old

Advanced in age; having existed a long time; former or belonging to an earlier time.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

everlasting

Enduring forever or without end; eternal in the person, life, judgment, kingdom, mercy, righteousness, or other reality spoken of.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Micah 5:3

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

give

To grant, hand, offer, supply, yield, or cause to have.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

time

A particular portion or part of duration, whether past, present or future.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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brethren

Brothers; near kindred; fellow Israelites; or fellow believers, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

return

To go, come, send, or give back; to restore, answer, or turn again.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

children

Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Israel

The name given to Jacob and, by extension, his descendants, their nation, or the people so called in Scripture.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Micah 5:4

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

feed

To give or take food; to nourish, tend, or graze; also food for animals.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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strength

Power, force, firmness, ability, endurance, or that which gives support.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Lord

LORD: The name of God the Father in English, from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH, also rendered GOD and JEHOVAH. Lord: A title applied to God and Christ as ruler and master, the one to whom worship and obedience are due. lord: A male master, owner, ruler, or superior addressed or described as one having authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

name

A word or appellation by which a person or thing is known; also reputation, character, authority, remembrance, or the person represented, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

ends

The last or concluding part; a termination, limit, purpose, or result. As a verb, to cease or bring to a close.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

earth

The ground or dry land; the world or inhabited realm; or a country and its people, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE)

DEFINED WORDS

Micah 5:5

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

peace

Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

tread

To step, walk, press, or trample with the feet.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

against

Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

eight

Twice four; expressing the number twice four.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

principal

First, chief, or highest in rank or importance; also a chief person or leading thing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Micah 5:6

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waste

Loss, destruction, desolation, or useless expenditure; also to consume, ruin, squander, or grow weak.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

deliver

To rescue, set free, hand over, give up, or bring forth, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Micah 5:7

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

midst

The middle or central part; the position among or surrounded by others.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

many

A great number; numerous persons or things.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

people

Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Lord

LORD: The name of God the Father in English, from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH, also rendered GOD and JEHOVAH. Lord: A title applied to God and Christ as ruler and master, the one to whom worship and obedience are due. lord: A male master, owner, ruler, or superior addressed or described as one having authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

grass

Low green herbage growing from the ground; by extension, plants used for pasture.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

tarrieth

To stay, remain, wait, or delay.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

waiteth

To remain in expectation or readiness; to attend or serve; as a noun, an ambush or concealed watch.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893

DEFINED WORDS

Micah 5:8

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Gentiles

Persons of the nations; in the New Testament, persons distinguished from Jews.

Meaning drawn from: Cawdrey 1604 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

midst

The middle or central part; the position among or surrounded by others.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

many

A great number; numerous persons or things.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

people

Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

young

Early in life or growth; not mature; also offspring, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

through

From one side or end to another; by means of; throughout; or because of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

deliver

To rescue, set free, hand over, give up, or bring forth, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Micah 5:9

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hand

The part of the body at the end of the arm; figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cut

To divide, sever, remove, or wound with a sharp instrument; figuratively, to grieve deeply or bring to an end.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Micah 5:10

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

pass

To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

day

The period of light between morning and evening; a complete daily cycle; or a specified time, age, or season, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Lord

LORD: The name of God the Father in English, from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH, also rendered GOD and JEHOVAH. Lord: A title applied to God and Christ as ruler and master, the one to whom worship and obedience are due. lord: A male master, owner, ruler, or superior addressed or described as one having authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cut

To divide, sever, remove, or wound with a sharp instrument; figuratively, to grieve deeply or bring to an end.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

horses

Large hoofed animals used for riding, drawing chariots, and war.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

midst

The middle or central part; the position among or surrounded by others.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

destroy

To ruin, demolish, kill, consume, or bring to an end.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Micah 5:11

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cut

To divide, sever, remove, or wound with a sharp instrument; figuratively, to grieve deeply or bring to an end.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

strong

Having strength, power, firmness, endurance, influence, or the ability to resist and prevail.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

holds

Fortified places, strongholds, or places of defense; as a verb, keeps, grasps, possesses, or restrains.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Micah 5:12

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cut

To divide, sever, remove, or wound with a sharp instrument; figuratively, to grieve deeply or bring to an end.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

witchcrafts

The practices of witches; sorcery or enchantment involving power beyond natural means and dealings with the devil.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hand

The part of the body at the end of the arm; figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Micah 5:13

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

images

Likenesses, representations, or visible forms; often idols when made or used as objects of worship.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cut

To divide, sever, remove, or wound with a sharp instrument; figuratively, to grieve deeply or bring to an end.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

standing

Remaining upright, fixed, established, or in place; as a noun, position, continuance, or rank.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

midst

The middle or central part; the position among or surrounded by others.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

work

Labor, activity, deed, operation, or a result produced; as a verb, to labor, act, make, produce, or bring about.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hands

The end parts of the arms used for holding and working; also figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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From verse 1

  1. Lamentations 3:30
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  2. Isaiah 33:22
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  3. Job 16:10
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  4. John 18:22
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  5. John 19:3
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  1. Matthew 2:6
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  2. John 7:42
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  3. Isaiah 9:6–7
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  4. Luke 1:31–33
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  5. Genesis 49:10
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  1. Revelation 12:1–2
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  2. Matthew 1:21
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  3. Micah 4:7
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  4. Romans 9:27–28
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  5. Hosea 11:8
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  1. Isaiah 40:10–11
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  2. Psalms 23:1–2
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  3. Luke 1:32
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  4. Micah 7:14
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  5. 1 Peter 1:5
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  1. Luke 2:14
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  2. John 14:27
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  3. Zechariah 10:3
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  4. Colossians 1:20–21
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  5. Ecclesiastes 11:2
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  1. Genesis 10:8–11
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  2. Isaiah 14:25
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  3. Luke 1:74
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  4. 2 Chronicles 33:11
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  5. 2 Kings 15:29
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  1. Psalms 72:6
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  2. Isaiah 44:3
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  3. Micah 5:3
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  4. Deuteronomy 32:2
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  5. Hosea 14:5
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From verse 8

  1. Zechariah 10:5
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  2. Micah 4:13
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  3. Hosea 5:14
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  4. Isaiah 41:15–16
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  5. Obadiah 1:18–19
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  1. Isaiah 26:11
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  2. Psalms 21:8
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  3. Isaiah 11:14
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  4. Isaiah 14:2–4
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  5. Psalms 10:12
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  1. Zechariah 9:10
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  2. Hosea 14:3
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  3. Psalms 20:7–8
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  4. Psalms 33:16–17
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  5. Hosea 1:7
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  1. Isaiah 2:12–17
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  2. Amos 5:9
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  3. Ezekiel 38:11
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  4. Hosea 10:14
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  5. Isaiah 6:11
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From verse 12

  1. Deuteronomy 18:10–12
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  2. Isaiah 8:19–20
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  3. Revelation 22:15
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  4. Isaiah 2:20
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  5. Isaiah 2:18
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  1. Ezekiel 6:9
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  2. Ezekiel 36:25
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  3. Ezekiel 37:23
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  4. Hosea 14:3
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