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Lord rebuke you.” <a href="/bsb/jude/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But even the archangel Michael, when he disputed with the devil over the body of Moses, did not presume to bring a slanderous charge against him, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!” <a href="/blb/jude/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But Michael the archangel, when he was reasoning with the devil, disputing about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring against him a blasphemous judgment, but he said "The Lord rebuke you." <a href="/kjv/jude/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee. <a href="/nkjv/jude/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Yet Michael the archangel, in contending with the devil, when he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a reviling accusation, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!” <a href="/nasb_/jude/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But Michael the archangel, when he disputed with the devil and argued about the body of Moses, did not dare pronounce against him an abusive judgment, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!” <a href="/nasb/jude/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> But Michael the archangel, when he disputed with the devil and argued about the body of Moses, did not dare pronounce against him a railing judgment, but said, &#8220The Lord rebuke you!&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/jude/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But Michael the archangel, when he disputed with the devil and argued about the body of Moses, did not dare pronounce against him a railing judgment, but said, “The Lord rebuke you.” <a href="/lsb/jude/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But Michael the archangel, when he, disputing with the devil, was arguing about the body of Moses, did not dare pronounce against him a blasphemous judgment, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!” <a href="/amp/jude/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil (Satan), and arguing about the body of Moses, did not dare bring an abusive condemnation against him, but [simply] said, “The Lord rebuke you!” <a href="/csb/jude/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Yet when Michael the archangel was disputing with the devil in an argument about Moses’s body, he did not dare utter a slanderous condemnation against him but said, “The Lord rebuke you! ” <a href="/hcsb/jude/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Yet Michael the archangel, when he was disputing with the Devil in a debate about Moses&#8217 body, did not dare bring an abusive condemnation against him but said, &#8220The Lord rebuke you!&#8221 <a href="/asv/jude/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> But Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing judgment, but said, The Lord rebuke thee. <a href="/cev/jude/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Even Michael, the chief angel, didn't dare to insult the devil, when the two of them were arguing about the body of Moses. All Michael said was, "The Lord will punish you!" <a href="/erv/jude/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> But Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing judgment, but said, The Lord rebuke thee. <a href="/gwt/jude/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the archangel Michael argued with the devil, they were arguing over the body of Moses. But Michael didn't dare to hand down a judgment against the devil. Instead, Michael said, "May the Lord reprimand you!" <a href="/gnt/jude/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> Not even the chief angel Michael did this. In his quarrel with the Devil, when they argued about who would have the body of Moses, Michael did not dare condemn the Devil with insulting words, but said, "The Lord rebuke you!" <a href="/isv/jude/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Even the archangel Michael, when he argued with the devil and fought over the body of Moses, did not dare to bring a slanderous accusation against him. Instead, he said, "May the Lord rebuke you!" <a href="/msb/jude/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But even the archangel Michael, when he disputed with the devil over the body of Moses, did not presume to bring a slanderous charge against him, but said, ?The Lord rebuke you!? <a href="/net/jude/1.htm">NET Bible</a> But even when Michael the archangel was arguing with the devil and debating with him concerning Moses' body, he did not dare to bring a slanderous judgment, but said, "May the Lord rebuke you!" <a href="/nheb/jude/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But Michael, the archangel, when contending with the devil and arguing about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him an abusive condemnation, but said, "May the Lord rebuke you." <a href="/wbt/jude/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee. <a href="/wey/jude/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But Michael the Archangel, when contending with the Devil and arguing with him about the body of Moses, did not dare to pronounce judgement on him in abusive terms, but simply said, "The Lord rebuke you." <a href="/web/jude/1.htm">World English Bible</a> But Michael, the archangel, when contending with the devil and arguing about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him an abusive condemnation, but said, “May the Lord rebuke you!” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jude/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> yet Michael, the chief messenger, when disputing with the Devil, reasoning about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring against [him] a judgment of slander, but said, “The LORD rebuke you!” <a href="/blb/jude/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But Michael the archangel, when he was reasoning with the devil, disputing about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring against him a blasphemous judgment, but he said "The Lord rebuke you." <a href="/ylt/jude/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> yet Michael, the chief messenger, when, with the devil contending, he was disputing about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring up an evil-speaking judgment, but said, 'The Lord rebuke thee!' <a href="/slt/jude/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> But Michael the archangel, when fighting with the accuser, discussed concerning the body of Moses, dared not to bring the judgment of defamation, but said, May the Lord censure thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jude/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> When Michael the archangel, disputing with the devil, contended about the body of Moses, he durst not bring against him the judgment of railing speech, but said: The Lord command thee. <a href="/cpdv/jude/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> When Michael the Archangel, disputing with the devil, contended about the body of Moses, he did not dare to bring against him a judgment of blasphemy, so instead he said: “The Lord commands you.” <a href="/nabre/jude/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Yet the archangel Michael, when he argued with the devil in a dispute over the body of Moses, did not venture to pronounce a reviling judgment upon him but said, “May the Lord rebuke you!” <a href="/nrsvce/jude/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But when the archangel Michael contended with the devil and disputed about the body of Moses, he did not dare to bring a condemnation of slander against him, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jude/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Yet Michael, the archangel, when contending with the devil about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring railing accusation against him, but said, The LORD rebuke thee. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/jude/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But Michael the Archangel, who, when he was speaking with The Devil about the body of Moses, did not speak to bring a slanderous judgment against him, but he said, “THE LORD JEHOVAH will rebuke you.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/jude/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But Michael the archangel, when, contending with the devil, he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring a railing accusation, but said: The Lord rebuke you. <a href="/godbey/jude/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed over the body of Moses, did not dare to bring against him a judgment of blasphemy, but said, The Lord rebuke thee. <a href="/haweis/jude/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Though Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil, he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not to produce a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee. <a href="/mace/jude/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> whereas Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil, he disputed about the body of Moses, did not take the liberty to inveigh against him, but said, "the Lord rebuke thee." <a href="/wey/jude/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But Michael the Archangel, when contending with the Devil and arguing with him about the body of Moses, did not dare to pronounce judgement on him in abusive terms, but simply said, "The Lord rebuke you." <a href="/worrell/jude/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But Michael, the arch-angel, when contending with the Devil he was disputing about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring against him a railing judgment, but said, "The Lord rebuke you." <a href="/worsley/jude/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Whereas Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, did not presume to bring against him a railing accusation, but said, "The Lord rebuke thee." <a href="/parallel/jude/1-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/B4ISOUBwbKU?start=105" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jude/1.htm">God's Judgment on the Ungodly</a> …8Yet in the same way these dreamers defile their bodies, reject authority, and slander glorious beings. 9<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But even</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/743.htm" title="743: archangelos (N-NMS) -- A ruler of angels, a superior angel, an archangel. From archo and aggelos; a chief angel.">archangel</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3413.htm" title="3413: Michaēl (N-NMS) -- Michael, an archangel. Of Hebrew origin; Michael, an archangel.">Michael,</a> <a href="/greek/3753.htm" title="3753: hote (Adv) -- When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When.">when</a> <a href="/greek/1256.htm" title="1256: dielegeto (V-IIM/P-3S) -- To converse, address, preach, lecture; I argue, reason. Middle voice from dia and lego; to say thoroughly, i.e. Discuss."></a> <a href="/greek/1252.htm" title="1252: diakrinomenos (V-PPM-NMS) -- From dia and krino; to separate thoroughly, i.e. to withdraw from, or oppose; figuratively, to discriminate, or hesitate.">he disputed</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">with the</a> <a href="/greek/1228.htm" title="1228: diabolō (Adj-DMS) -- From diaballo; a traducer; specially, Satan.">devil</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">over</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4983.htm" title="4983: sōmatos (N-GNS) -- Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively.">body</a> <a href="/greek/3475.htm" title="3475: Mōuseōs (N-GMS) -- Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver.">of Moses,</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/5111.htm" title="5111: etolmēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To dare, endure, be bold, have courage, make up the mind. From tolma; to venture; by implication, to be courageous.">did not presume</a> <a href="/greek/2018.htm" title="2018: epenenkein (V-ANA) -- To bring forward (against), impose, inflict. From epi and phero; to bear upon, i.e. Adduce (accuse, inflict), superinduce.">to bring</a> <a href="/greek/988.htm" title="988: blasphēmias (N-GFS) -- Abusive or scurrilous language, blasphemy. From blasphemos; vilification.">a slanderous</a> <a href="/greek/2920.htm" title="2920: krisin (N-AFS) -- Decision; by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice.">charge against him,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">said,</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">“The Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2008.htm" title="2008: Epitimēsai (V-AOA-3S) -- From epi and timao; to tax upon, i.e. Censure or admonish; by implication, forbid.">rebuke</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you!”</a> 10These men, however, slander what they do not understand, and like irrational animals, they will be destroyed by the things they do instinctively.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/zechariah/3-1.htm">Zechariah 3:1-2</a> Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. / And the LORD said to Satan: “The LORD rebukes you, Satan! Indeed, the LORD, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you! Is not this man a firebrand snatched from the fire?” <a href="/daniel/10-13.htm">Daniel 10:13</a> However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me for twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left there with the kings of Persia. <a href="/revelation/12-7.htm">Revelation 12:7-9</a> Then a war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. / But the dragon was not strong enough, and no longer was any place found in heaven for him and his angels. / And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. <a href="/2_peter/2-11.htm">2 Peter 2:11</a> Yet not even angels, though greater in strength and power, dare to bring such slanderous charges against them before the Lord. <a href="/matthew/4-10.htm">Matthew 4:10</a> “Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’” <a href="/luke/4-8.htm">Luke 4:8</a> But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’” <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:16</a> For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-52.htm">1 Corinthians 15:52</a> in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. <a href="/hebrews/1-14.htm">Hebrews 1:14</a> Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? <a href="/job/1-6.htm">Job 1:6-12</a> One day the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them. / “Where have you come from?” said the LORD to Satan. “From roaming through the earth,” he replied, “and walking back and forth in it.” / Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one on earth like him, a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil.” ... <a href="/job/2-1.htm">Job 2:1-6</a> On another day the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them to present himself before Him. / “Where have you come from?” said the LORD to Satan. “From roaming through the earth,” he replied, “and walking back and forth in it.” / Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one on earth like him, a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil. He still retains his integrity, even though you incited Me against him to ruin him without cause.” ... <a href="/2_kings/2-11.htm">2 Kings 2:11</a> As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire with horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up into heaven in a whirlwind. <a href="/exodus/3-2.htm">Exodus 3:2</a> There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a blazing fire from within a bush. Moses saw the bush ablaze with fire, but it was not consumed. <a href="/numbers/22-22.htm">Numbers 22:22-35</a> Then God’s anger was kindled because Balaam was going along, and the angel of the LORD stood in the road to oppose him. Balaam was riding his donkey, and his two servants were with him. / When the donkey saw the angel of the LORD standing in the road with a drawn sword in his hand, she turned off the path and went into a field. So Balaam beat her to return her to the path. / Then the angel of the LORD stood in a narrow passage between two vineyards, with walls on either side. ... <a href="/joshua/5-13.htm">Joshua 5:13-15</a> Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in His hand. Joshua approached Him and asked, “Are You for us or for our enemies?” / “Neither,” He replied. “I have now come as Commander of the LORD’s army.” Then Joshua fell facedown in reverence and asked Him, “What does my Lord have to say to His servant?” / The Commander of the LORD’s army replied, “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy.” And Joshua did so.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke you.Michael.<a href="/daniel/10-13.htm">Daniel 10:13,21</a> But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia… <a href="/daniel/12-1.htm">Daniel 12:1</a> And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.<a href="/revelation/12-7.htm">Revelation 12:7</a> And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,archangel.<a href="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:16</a> For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:the body.<a href="/deuteronomy/34-6.htm">Deuteronomy 34:6</a> And he buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, over against Bethpeor: but no man knoweth of his sepulchre unto this day.durst.<a href="/exodus/22-28.htm">Exodus 22:28</a> Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.<a href="/isaiah/36-13.htm">Isaiah 36:13-21</a> Then Rabshakeh stood, and cried with a loud voice in the Jews' language, and said, Hear ye the words of the great king, the king of Assyria… <a href="/mark/15-29.htm">Mark 15:29</a> And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,The Lord.<a href="/1_chronicles/12-17.htm">1 Chronicles 12:17</a> And David went out to meet them, and answered and said unto them, If ye be come peaceably unto me to help me, mine heart shall be knit unto you: but if ye be come to betray me to mine enemies, seeing there is no wrong in mine hands, the God of our fathers look thereon, and rebuke it.<a href="/isaiah/37-3.htm">Isaiah 37:3,4,10-20</a> And they said unto him, Thus saith Hezekiah, This day is a day of trouble, and of rebuke, and of blasphemy: for the children are come to the birth, and there is not strength to bring forth… <a href="/zechariah/3-2.htm">Zechariah 3:2</a> And the LORD said unto Satan, The LORD rebuke thee, O Satan; even the LORD that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: is not this a brand plucked out of the fire?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_timothy/3-2.htm">Abusive</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-11.htm">Accusation</a> <a href="/jude/1-6.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">Archangel</a> <a href="/acts/24-25.htm">Argued</a> <a href="/philippians/2-14.htm">Arguing</a> <a href="/jude/1-8.htm">Body</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-4.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/jude/1-4.htm">Condemnation</a> <a href="/acts/11-2.htm">Contending</a> <a href="/philippians/1-14.htm">Dare</a> <a href="/acts/7-32.htm">Dared</a> <a href="/1_john/3-10.htm">Devil</a> <a href="/acts/17-17.htm">Disputed</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-14.htm">Disputing</a> <a href="/acts/7-32.htm">Durst</a> <a href="/jude/1-8.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/1_john/4-18.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/james/4-2.htm">Fighting</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-5.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/1_john/4-17.htm">Judgement</a> <a href="/daniel/12-1.htm">Michael</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-21.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/romans/15-18.htm">Presume</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-11.htm">Pronounce</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-12.htm">Railing</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-16.htm">Rebuke</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-12.htm">Reviling</a> <a href="/james/5-12.htm">Simply</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-11.htm">Slanderous</a> <a href="/galatians/3-15.htm">Terms</a> <a href="/2_john/1-12.htm">Use</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm">Violent</a> <a href="/3_john/1-10.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jude/1-10.htm">Abusive</a> <a href="/ezra/4-6.htm">Accusation</a> <a href="/revelation/1-20.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">Archangel</a> <a href="/genesis/26-20.htm">Argued</a> <a href="/job/6-25.htm">Arguing</a> <a href="/revelation/11-9.htm">Body</a> <a href="/revelation/3-14.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-29.htm">Condemnation</a> <a href="/job/16-21.htm">Contending</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-11.htm">Dare</a> <a href="/esther/7-5.htm">Dared</a> <a href="/revelation/2-10.htm">Devil</a> <a href="/genesis/26-20.htm">Disputed</a> <a href="/mark/9-14.htm">Disputing</a> <a href="/esther/7-5.htm">Durst</a> <a href="/jude/1-10.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/revelation/19-5.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/revelation/12-7.htm">Fighting</a> <a href="/jude/1-15.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/jude/1-14.htm">Judgement</a> <a href="/revelation/12-7.htm">Michael</a> <a href="/revelation/15-3.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/exodus/21-14.htm">Presume</a> <a href="/genesis/48-20.htm">Pronounce</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-8.htm">Railing</a> <a href="/revelation/3-19.htm">Rebuke</a> <a href="/exodus/21-17.htm">Reviling</a> <a href="/matthew/5-37.htm">Simply</a> <a href="/ezekiel/22-9.htm">Slanderous</a> <a href="/genesis/23-16.htm">Terms</a> <a href="/revelation/9-21.htm">Use</a> <a href="/jude/1-13.htm">Violent</a> <a href="/jude/1-15.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jude 1</div>1. <a href="/jude/1-1.htm">He exhorts them to be constant in the profession of the faith.</a> 4. <a href="/jude/1-4.htm">false teachers crept in to seduce them, for whose evil doctrine a horrible punishment is prepared;</a> 20. <a href="/jude/1-20.htm">whereas the godly may persevere, grow in grace, and keep the faith.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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He is often associated with spiritual warfare and protection of God's people, as seen in <a href="/daniel/10-13.htm">Daniel 10:13, 21</a> and <a href="/revelation/12-7.htm">Revelation 12:7</a>. His role as an archangel signifies his authority and power in the heavenly realm.when he disputed with the devil This phrase suggests a confrontation between Michael and the devil, also known as Satan. The devil is depicted as the adversary of God and His people throughout Scripture, beginning with his role in the fall of humanity in <a href="/genesis/3.htm">Genesis 3</a>. The dispute indicates a spiritual battle, reflecting the ongoing cosmic struggle between good and evil.over the body of Moses The reference to the body of Moses is unique to this passage, as the Old Testament does not detail this event. <a href="/deuteronomy/34-5.htm">Deuteronomy 34:5-6</a> states that Moses died in Moab and was buried by God in an undisclosed location. This secrecy may have been to prevent idolatry or misuse of Moses' remains. The dispute over Moses' body highlights the significance of Moses as a prophet and leader in Israel's history.did not presume to bring a slanderous charge against him Michael's restraint in not bringing a slanderous accusation against the devil demonstrates humility and respect for divine authority. This restraint contrasts with the behavior of false teachers, who are often quick to speak against spiritual authorities. It underscores the importance of leaving judgment to God.but said, “The Lord rebuke you!” Michael's response, "The Lord rebuke you," shows reliance on God's authority rather than his own. This echoes <a href="/zechariah/3-2.htm">Zechariah 3:2</a>, where the Lord rebukes Satan. It emphasizes the principle that ultimate judgment and rebuke belong to God alone. Michael's example serves as a model for believers to trust in God's power and justice rather than taking matters into their own hands.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/michael_the_archangel.htm">Michael the Archangel</a> Michael is one of the chief angels in the heavenly hierarchy, often depicted as a warrior and protector of God's people. In this verse, he is involved in a dispute with the devil. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_devil.htm">The Devil</a> Also known as Satan, the devil is the adversary of God and His people. In this context, he is in a dispute with Michael over the body of Moses. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_body_of_moses.htm">The Body of Moses</a> The event refers to a mysterious dispute over Moses' body after his death. The specifics of this event are not detailed in the canonical scriptures but are alluded to in Jude. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a> The ultimate authority invoked by Michael in the dispute, emphasizing reliance on God's power rather than personal authority. 5. <a href="/topical/d/dispute.htm">Dispute</a> The contention between Michael and the devil highlights a spiritual battle, emphasizing the importance of divine authority.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/reliance_on_divine_authority.htm">Reliance on Divine Authority</a> Michael's response to the devil teaches us to rely on God's authority rather than our own strength in spiritual battles. <a href="/topical/h/humility_in_spiritual_warfare.htm">Humility in Spiritual Warfare</a> Even an archangel like Michael did not presume to confront the devil with accusations, demonstrating humility and respect for God's judgment. <a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_spiritual_conflict.htm">The Reality of Spiritual Conflict</a> This passage reminds believers of the ongoing spiritual warfare and the need to be vigilant and prayerful. <a href="/topical/r/respect_for_god's_sovereignty.htm">Respect for God's Sovereignty</a> The dispute over Moses' body underscores the importance of respecting God's decisions and mysteries beyond our understanding. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god's_word.htm">The Power of God's Word</a> Invoking "The Lord rebuke you" highlights the power and authority of God's word in confronting evil.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jude_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jude 1</a> <a href="/q/who_is_michael_the_archangel.htm">Who is Michael the Archangel?</a> <a href="/q/why_trust_jude_1_9's_unique_story.htm">Jude 1:9 describes Michael disputing with the devil over Moses’ body—why trust a story not mentioned elsewhere in Scripture? </a> <a href="/q/what's_the_assumption_of_moses_about.htm">What is the central message of the Assumption of Moses?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_archangels_and_their_roles.htm">What are archangels and their roles?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jude/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - The irreverent and unbridled speech of these "filthy dreamers" is now contrasted with the self-restraint of one of the "dignities" of the angelic world. The point of the contrast is sufficiently clear. The incident itself is obscure. But Michael the archangel. With the exception of <a href="/revelation/12-7.htm">Revelation 12:7</a>, where he is described as warring with the dragon, this is the only mention which the New Testament makes of Michael. It is entirely in harmony, however, with the Old Testament representation. It is only in the Book of Daniel that he is named there, but he appears as the champion and protector of Israel against the world-powers of heathenism. He is "one of the chief princes" (<a href="/daniel/10-13.htm">Daniel 10:13</a>), "your prince" (<a href="/daniel/10-21.htm">Daniel 10:21</a>), "the great prince" (<a href="/daniel/12-1.htm">Daniel 12:1</a>), who gives help against Persia, and stands for the chosen people. He is also introduced in the Book of Enoch, and the view given of him there is like that in Jude. He is "the merciful, the patient, the holy Michael" (40:8). He belongs to that developed form which the doctrine of angels took towards the close of Old Testament revelation, when the ideas of distinction in dignity and office were added to the simpler conception of earlier times. In the apocryphal books we find a hierarchy with seven archangels, including Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel. When contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee. These last words occur in <a href="/zechariah/3-2.htm">Zechariah 3:2</a>, where they are addressed by the Lord to Satan. The term used for "disputed" points to a contention in words. The phrase rendered "railing accusation" by the English Version, and "invective" by others, means rather a judgment or "sentence savouring of evil-speaking," as Alford puts it. Following the Rhemish Version, therefore, the Revised Version renders it a "railing judgment." What is meant, then, is that Michael restrained himself, leaving all judgment and vengeance even in this case to God. But what is the case referred to? The Targum of Jonathan, on <a href="/deuteronomy/34-6.htm">Deuteronomy 34:6</a>, speaks of Michael as having charge of the grave of Moses, and there may be something to the same effect in other ancient Jewish legends (see Wetstein). But with this partial exception, there seems to be nothing resembling Jude's statement either in apocryphal books like that of Enoch or in the rabbinical literature, not to speak of the canonical Scriptures. Neither is the object of the contention quite apparent - whether it is meant that the devil attempted to deprive Moses of the honour of burial by impeaching him of the murder of the Egyptian, or that he sought to preserve the body for idolatrous uses such as the brazen serpent lent itself to, or what else. The matter, nevertheless, is introduced by Jude as one with which his readers would be familiar. Whence, then, comes the story? Some have solved the difficulty by the desperate expedient of allegory, as if the body of Moses were a figure of the Israelite Law, polity, or people; and as if the sentence referred to the giving of the Law at Sinai, the siege under Hezekiah, or the rebuilding under Zerubbabel. Others seek its source in a special revelation, or in some unrecorded instructions given by Christ in explanation of the Transfiguration scene. Herder would travel all the way to the Zend-Avesta for it. Calvin referred it to oral Jewish tradition. Another view of it appears, however, in so early a writer as Origen, viz. that it is a quotation from an old apocryphal writing on the Ascent or Assumption of Moses, the date of which is much disputed, but is taken by some of the best authorities (Ewald, Wieseler, Dillmann, Drummond) to be the first decade after the death of Herod. This is the most probable explanation; and Jude's use of this story, therefore, carries no more serious consequences with it than the use he afterwards makes of the Book of Enoch. Beyond what could be gathered from a few scattered references and quotations in the Fathers and some later writings, the book in question remained unknown for many centuries. But in the year 1861 a considerable part of it, which had been discovered in the Ambrosian Library of Milan, was given to the public by Ceriani, in an Old Latin version, and since that time various editions of it have been published. Ewald observes that the quotation "shows how early the attempt was made to describe exactly the final moment of the life of Moses, and to weave into this description a complete answer to the questions which arose concerning his highest glory, and his guilt or innocence" ('History of Israel,' 2, page 226, Eng. trans.). Some who are not prepared to accept the theory that the passage is a quotation from this ancient book, understand Jude to refer to a traditional expansion of Scripture, based partly on the narrative of the death of Moses in Deuteronomy, and partly on the scene between Joshua and Satan in <a href="/zechariah/3.htm">Zechariah 3</a>. So, for example, Professor Lumby, who is of opinion that the mention of Jannes and Jambres in <a href="/2_timothy/3-8.htm">2 Timothy 3:8</a>, and certain passages in Stephen's speech as reported in <a href="/acts/7.htm">Acts 7</a>, show that there were current among the Jews "traditional explanations of the earlier history, which had grown round the Old Testament narrative." (On the Assumption of Moses, and the spread of legend on the subject of the death of Moses, see Schurer's 'The Jewish People in the Time of Christ,' volume 3, div. 2. pages 80-83, Clark's translation.) <a href="/commentaries/jude/1-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But [even] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. archangel ἀρχάγγελος (archangelos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_743.htm">Strong's 743: </a> A ruler of angels, a superior angel, an archangel. From archo and aggelos; a chief angel. Michael, Μιχαὴλ (Michaēl) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3413.htm">Strong's 3413: </a> Michael, an archangel. Of Hebrew origin; Michael, an archangel. when ὅτε (hote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3753.htm">Strong's 3753: </a> When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When. he disputed διακρινόμενος (diakrinomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1252.htm">Strong's 1252: </a> From dia and krino; to separate thoroughly, i.e. to withdraw from, or oppose; figuratively, to discriminate, or hesitate. with the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. devil διαβόλῳ (diabolō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1228.htm">Strong's 1228: </a> From diaballo; a traducer; specially, Satan. over περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. body σώματος (sōmatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4983.htm">Strong's 4983: </a> Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively. of Moses, Μωϋσέως (Mōuseōs) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3475.htm">Strong's 3475: </a> Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver. did not presume ἐτόλμησεν (etolmēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5111.htm">Strong's 5111: </a> To dare, endure, be bold, have courage, make up the mind. From tolma; to venture; by implication, to be courageous. to bring ἐπενεγκεῖν (epenenkein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2018.htm">Strong's 2018: </a> To bring forward (against), impose, inflict. From epi and phero; to bear upon, i.e. Adduce (accuse, inflict), superinduce. a slanderous βλασφημίας (blasphēmias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_988.htm">Strong's 988: </a> Abusive or scurrilous language, blasphemy. From blasphemos; vilification. judgment {against him}, κρίσιν (krisin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2920.htm">Strong's 2920: </a> Decision; by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. said, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “[The] Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. rebuke Ἐπιτιμήσαι (Epitimēsai) Verb - Aorist Optative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2008.htm">Strong's 2008: </a> From epi and timao; to tax upon, i.e. Censure or admonish; by implication, forbid. you!? σοι (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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