Mic 2:11 | JFB | STEP | 11. walking in the spirit-- The Hebrew means also "wind." "If a man professing to have the 'spirit' of inspiration ( ; so 'man of the spirit,' that is, one claiming inspiration, ), but really walking in 'wind' (prophecy void of nutriment for the soul, and unsubstantial as the wind) and falsehood, do lie, saying (that which ye like to hear), I will prophesy," &c., even such a one, however false his prophecies, since he flatters your wishes, shall be your prophet (compare ; ). prophesy ... of wine-- that is, of an abundant supply of wine.

‏ Micah 2:11

11. walking in the spirit--The Hebrew means also "wind." "If a man professing to have the 'spirit' of inspiration (Eze 13:3; so 'man of the spirit,' that is, one claiming inspiration, Ho 9:7), but really walking in 'wind' (prophecy void of nutriment for the soul, and unsubstantial as the wind) and falsehood, do lie, saying (that which ye like to hear), I will prophesy," &c., even such a one, however false his prophecies, since he flatters your wishes, shall be your prophet (compare Mi 2:6; Jr 5:31).

prophesy ... of wine--that is, of an abundant supply of wine.