Micah 2:11

11. In Micah 2:6-7 the listeners had expressed their unwillingness to accept the kind of preaching Micah was giving them. The opposition did not silence the prophet, it only stimulated him to new efforts; he pointed out that the present demanded the message he was delivering, and reiterated the announcement of judgment. Micah 2:11 presents the close of the threat; in it the prophet gives a description of the kind of prophet the people would like to hear, one who has always a message of peace and prosperity, and who at all times heaps flattery upon the self-righteous sinners.

In the spirit and falsehood R.V., “in a spirit of falsehood.” A.V. gives a literal rendering of the original, except that before “spirit” the definite article should not be used. But “a spirit,” standing by itself, is not equivalent to “a false spirit,” and the context makes it impossible to think of the Spirit of God. Hence it is better to follow R.V. margin and read “in wind and falsehood.” “Wind” is a picture of the vain and worthless things after which such a false prophet chases; “falsehood” has reference to the purpose for which he delivers his message; he purposes to deceive the people in order that he may serve his own personal interests.

Lie In seeking to deliver an acceptable message, he announces peace and prosperity when the message of Jehovah is one of calamity and judgment.

Wine and… strong drink To be understood in a wider sense of all “earthly blessings and sensual enjoyments.” This is what they like, and the prophet knows that any man who preaches such a gospel will be received with open arms.

Return of a purified remnant, 12, 13.