Micah 5:11

11 I will destroy the cities of your land and tear down all your strongholds.

Micah 5:11 in Other Translations

11 And I will cut off the cities of thy land, and throw down all thy strong holds:

11 and I will cut off the cities of your land and throw down all your strongholds;

11 I will tear down your walls and demolish your defenses.

11 I'll dismantle military posts and level your fortifications.

11 and I will cut off the cities of thy land, and will throw down all thy strongholds.

11 I will destroy the cities in your land and tear down all your fortresses.

11 I will remove the cities of your land and tear down all your fortresses.

11 I will destroy the cities in your land. I will tear down all of your forts.

Micah 5:11 Meaning and Commentary

Micah 5:11

And I will cut off the cities of thy land, and throw down all
thy strong holds.
] The meaning is, they should not dwell in fortified cities and walled towns; they should have none of these to trust to, nor should they stand in any need of them to defend them, their enemies being subdued; and besides, the Lord would be their strong hold and place of defence, a wall of fire round about them, but the glory in the midst of them, The phrases are expressive of the greatest tranquillity and safety, and of living in an open air, free and undisturbed; see ( Zechariah 2:4 Zechariah 2:5 ) . The Targum is,

``I will cut off the cities of the people out of thy land, and destroy all their strong fortresses;''

these shall dwell no more there, and be no more offensive and troublesome.

Micah 5:11 In-Context

9 Your hand will be lifted up in triumph over your enemies, and all your foes will be destroyed.

10 “In that day,” declares the LORD, “I will destroy your horses from among you and demolish your chariots.

11 I will destroy the cities of your land and tear down all your strongholds.

12 I will destroy your witchcraft and you will no longer cast spells.

13 I will destroy your idols and your sacred stones from among you; you will no longer bow down to the work of your hands.

Cross References

• 1. S Deuteronomy 29:23; Isaiah 6:11
• 2. S Lamentations 2:2; S Hosea 10:14; Amos 5:9