Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
"As the LORD lives," Micaiah replied, "I'll say what my God tells me to say."
New American Standard Bible
But Micaiah said, “
King James Version
And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, what the LORD saith unto me, that will I speak.
Holman Bible
But Micaiah said, “As the Lord lives,
A Conservative Version
And Micaiah said, As LORD lives, what LORD says to me, that I will speak.
American Standard Version
And Micaiah said, As Jehovah liveth, what Jehovah saith unto me, that will I speak.
Amplified
But Micaiah said, “As the Lord lives, I will speak what the Lord says to me.”
Bible in Basic English
And Micaiah said, By the living Lord, whatever the Lord says to me I will say.
Darby Translation
And Micah said, As Jehovah liveth, even what Jehovah shall say to me, that will I speak.
Julia Smith Translation
And Micaiah will say, Jehovah lives, for what Jehovah shall say to me I will speak it.
King James 2000
And Micaiah said, As the LORD lives, what the LORD says unto me, that will I speak.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then Micaiah said, "{As Yahweh lives}, surely only as Yahweh speaks to me, that will I speak."
Modern King James verseion
And Micaiah said, As Jehovah lives, what Jehovah says to me, that I will speak.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Micaiah said, "As surely as the LORD liveth, what the LORD putteth in my mouth, that will I speak."
NET Bible
But Micaiah said, "As certainly as the Lord lives, I will say what the Lord tells me to say."
New Heart English Bible
Micaiah said, "As the LORD lives, what the LORD says to me, that I will speak."
The Emphasized Bible
And Micaiah said, - By the life of Yahweh, what Yahweh saith unto me, that, will I, speak.
Webster
And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, what the LORD saith to me, that will I speak.
World English Bible
Micaiah said, "As Yahweh lives, what Yahweh says to me, that I will speak."
Youngs Literal Translation
And Micaiah saith, 'Jehovah liveth; surely that which Jehovah saith unto me -- it I speak.'
Themes
Armies » March in ranks » Religious ceremonies attending » Seeking counsel from God before battle
Christian ministers » Incorruptible » Micaiah
Courageous reformers » Micaiah before king ahab
Inspiration » Examples of » Micaiah
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Ahab
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Micaiah before king ahab
Micaiah » A prophet who reproved king ahab
Prophets » Examples of » Micaiah
Courageous reformers » Rebuke sinful rulers » Micaiah before king ahab
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Micaiah before king ahab
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Micaiah before king ahab
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Micaiah, of ahab
Syria » The israelites » Under ahab sought to recover ramoth-gilead from
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 22:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jehoshaphat Of Judah Allies With Ahab Of Israel
13 Meanwhile, the messenger who had gone off to summon Micaiah advised him, "Look, everything that the other prophets were saying was unanimously favorable to the king. So please, cooperate with them and speak favorably." 14 "As the LORD lives," Micaiah replied, "I'll say what my God tells me to say." 15 When Micaiah approached the king, the king asked him, "Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should I not?" "Go to war," Micaiah replied, "and you will be successful, because the LORD will hand it over to the king!"
Cross References
Numbers 24:13
"Even if Balak gives me his palace full of silver and gold, I won't double-cross the command of the LORD and do anything whether good or evil on my own initiative, because I'm going to say whatever the LORD says.'
Numbers 22:18
Balaam responded to Balak's entourage by saying, "Even if Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I won't double-cross the command of the LORD my God in even the slightest way.
Numbers 22:38
Balaam answered Balak, "Well, I'm here now. I've come to you, but I can't just say anything, can I? I'll speak only what God puts in my mouth to say."
1 Kings 18:10
As surely as the LORD your God lives, there isn't a nation or kingdom where my master hasn't tried to find you. Whenever they would say "He isn't here,' he forced that kingdom or nation to swear that they hadn't seen you.
1 Kings 18:15
But Elijah promised him, "As the LORD of the Heavenly Armies lives, in whose presence I stand, I will appear to Ahab today."
2 Chronicles 18:12-13
Meanwhile, the messenger who had gone off to summon Micaiah advised him, "Look, everything that the other prophets were saying has been unanimously favorable to the king. So please, cooperate with them and speak favorably."
Jeremiah 23:28
Let the prophet who has a dream relate the dream, but let whoever receives my message speak my message truthfully. What does straw have in common with wheat?" declares the LORD.
Jeremiah 26:2-3
"This is what the LORD says: "Stand in the courtyard of the LORD's Temple and tell those from all the cities of Judah who are coming to worship at the LORD's Temple everything that I've commanded you to say to them. Don't leave out a word!
Jeremiah 42:4
Jeremiah the prophet told them, "I've heard, and I'm going to pray to the LORD your God just as you have requested. Whatever the LORD answers, I'll tell you. I won't withhold anything from you."
Ezekiel 2:4-8
They're stubborn and strong willed. I'm sending you to them to tell them what the LORD says.
Ezekiel 3:17-19
"Son of Man," he said, "I've appointed you to be a watchman over the house of Israel. Therefore when you hear a message that comes from me, you are to warn them for me.
Acts 20:26-27
I therefore declare to you today that I'm not responsible for the blood of any of you,
2 Corinthians 2:17
At least we are not commercializing God's word like so many others. Instead, we speak with sincerity in the Messiah's name, like people who are sent from God and are accountable to God.
2 Corinthians 4:2
Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not use trickery or pervert God's word. By clear statements of the truth we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience before God.
Galatians 1:10
Am I now trying to win the approval of people or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be the Messiah's servant.