Micah 5:7-9

7 Then the ¹remnant of Jacob Will be among many peoples Like ²dew from the LORD, Like ³showers on vegetation Which do not wait for man Or delay for the sons of men.

8 The remnant of Jacob Will be among the nations, Among many peoples ⁴Like a lion among the beasts of the forest, Like a young lion among flocks of sheep, Which, if he passes through, ⁵Tramples down and ⁶tears, And there is ⁷none to rescue.

9 Your hand will be ⁸lifted up against your adversaries, And all your enemies will be cut off.

Micah 5:7-9 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO MICAH 5

This chapter begins with a prophecy of the siege of Jerusalem, Mic 5:1; and then follows another concerning the place of the Messiah's birth, Mic 5:2; and of the case of the Jews, either before or after it, Mic 5:3; and of Christ's office as a shepherd, and of his grandeur in the world, Mic 5:4; and of his being a peacemaker, and protector of his people from their enemies, Mic 5:5,6; and of his people, the great increase of them, and their usefulness, and also of their courage, strength, and prowess, Mic 5:7-9; likewise that the Lord will remove from them their vain confidence, and all occasion of it, and whatsoever illicit arts and practices were found among them; and all idolatry, and the instruments of it, Mic 5:10-14; and the chapter is concluded with a threatening of vengeance to the Heathens, Mic 5:15.

Cross References

• 1. Micah 2:12; Micah 4:7; Micah 5:3; Micah 7:18
• 2. Deuteronomy 32:2; Psalms 110:3; Hosea 14:5
• 3. Psalms 72:6; Isaiah 44:3
• 4. Genesis 49:9; Numbers 24:9
• 5. Psalms 44:5; Isaiah 41:15, 16; Micah 4:13; Zechariah 10:5
• 6. Hosea 5:14
• 7. Psalms 50:22
• 8. Psalms 10:12; Psalms 21:8; Isaiah 26:11