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Micah 5 is a prophetically significant chapter in the Old Testament. It presents a powerful prophecy about the birth of a ruler in Bethlehem who will shepherd God's people and bring them deliverance. It also discusses God's judgment on Israel's enemies and highlights the themes of restoration and God's sovereign protection.
David Guzik commentary on Micah 5 describes how from Israel will come the Ruler from Bethlehem, and the triumph of the remnant of Jacob.
1. (Micah 5:1-2) From the lowly and humble in Israel comes a Ruler. Now gather yourself in troops, O daughter of troops; He has laid siege against us; They will strike the judge of Israel with a rod on the cheek. “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me
NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: MICAH 5:1-5a 1 "Now muster yourselves in troops, daughter of troops; They have laid siege against us; With a rod they will smite the judge of Israel on the cheek. 2 But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Too little to be among the clans of Judah, From you One will go forth for Me to be ruler in Israel.
13 lis 2012 · Micah is characterized by radical switching from judgment to redemption. If so, then 5:1-5a is the true prophet's prediction, while 5:5b-9 relates to false hope of the false prophets! SPECIAL TOPIC: YHWH's ETERNAL REDEMPTIVE PLAN. 5:7 "dew" "Dew" in the OT has several meanings: 1.
In this chapter we have, I. A prediction of the troubles and distresses of the Jewish nation (v. 1). II. A promise of the Messiah, and of his kingdom, to support the people of God in the day of these troubles. 1. Of the birth of the Messiah (v. 2, 3). 2. Of his advancement (v. 4). 3.
11 mar 2024 · Summary of Micah 5 The chapter opens with a prophecy about a coming ruler, destined to be born in Bethlehem Ephrathah (identified with Bethlehem). This ruler, though born in a seemingly insignificant town, is described as possessing eternal preeminence and everlasting origins.
