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And they will live securely, for then his greatness will reach to the ends of the earth. <a href="/nlt/micah/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> And he will stand to lead his flock with the LORD’s strength, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God. Then his people will live there undisturbed, for he will be highly honored around the world. <a href="/esv/micah/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God. And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth. <a href="/bsb/micah/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> He will stand and shepherd His flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majestic name of the LORD His God. And they will dwell securely, for then His greatness will extend to the ends of the earth. <a href="/kjv/micah/5.htm">King James Bible</a> And he shall stand and feed in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God; and they shall abide: for now shall he be great unto the ends of the earth. <a href="/nkjv/micah/5.htm">New King James Version</a> And He shall stand and feed His flock In the strength of the LORD, In the majesty of the name of the LORD His God; And they shall abide, For now He shall be great To the ends of the earth; <a href="/nasb_/micah/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He will arise and shepherd His flock In the strength of the LORD, In the majesty of the name of the LORD His God. And they will remain, Because at that time He will be great To the ends of the earth. <a href="/nasb/micah/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He will arise and shepherd His flock In the strength of the LORD, In the majesty of the name of the LORD His God. And they will remain, Because at that time He will be great To the ends of the earth. <a href="/nasb77/micah/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He will arise and shepherd His flock In the strength of the LORD, In the majesty of the name of the LORD His God. And they will remain, Because at that time He will be great To the ends of the earth. <a href="/lsb/micah/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He will stand and shepherd His flock In the strength of Yahweh, In the majesty of the name of Yahweh His God. And they will remain Because at that time He will be great To the ends of the earth. <a href="/amp/micah/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And He shall stand and shepherd and guide His flock In the strength of the LORD, In the majesty of the name of the LORD His God; And they shall dwell [secure in undisturbed peace], Because at that time He shall be great [extending His authority] [Even] to the ends of the earth. <a href="/csb/micah/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He will stand and shepherd them in the strength of the LORD, in the majestic name of the LORD his God. They will live securely, for then his greatness will extend to the ends of the earth. <a href="/hcsb/micah/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He will stand and shepherd them in the strength of Yahweh, in the majestic name of Yahweh His God. They will live securely, for then His greatness will extend to the ends of the earth. <a href="/asv/micah/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he shall stand, and shall feed his flock in the strength of Jehovah, in the majesty of the name of Jehovah his God: and they shall abide; for now shall he be great unto the ends of the earth. <a href="/cev/micah/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Like a shepherd taking care of his sheep, this ruler will lead and care for his people by the power and glorious name of the LORD his God. His people will live securely, and the whole earth will know his true greatness, <a href="/erv/micah/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he shall stand, and shall feed his flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God: and they shall abide; for now shall he be great unto the ends of the earth. <a href="/gwt/micah/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The child will become the shepherd of his flock. [He will lead them] with the strength of the LORD, with the majestic name of the LORD his God. They will live in safety because his greatness will reach the ends of the earth. <a href="/gnt/micah/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> When he comes, he will rule his people with the strength that comes from the LORD and with the majesty of the LORD God himself. His people will live in safety because people all over the earth will acknowledge his greatness, <a href="/isv/micah/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Then he will take his stand, shepherding by means of the strength of the LORD, by the power of the name of the LORD his God. And they will be firmly established; indeed, from then on he will become great— to the ends of the earth. <a href="/msb/micah/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He will stand and shepherd His flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majestic name of the LORD His God. And they will dwell securely, for then His greatness will extend to the ends of the earth. <a href="/net/micah/5.htm">NET Bible</a> He will assume his post and shepherd the people by the LORD's strength, by the sovereign authority of the LORD his God. They will live securely, for at that time he will be honored even in the distant regions of the earth. <a href="/nheb/micah/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He shall stand, and shall shepherd in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God: and they will live, for then he will be great to the farthest parts of the earth. <a href="/wbt/micah/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he will stand and feed in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God; and they shall abide: for now will he be great to the ends of the earth. <a href="/web/micah/5.htm">World English Bible</a> He shall stand, and shall shepherd in the strength of Yahweh, in the majesty of the name of Yahweh his God. They will live, for then he will be great to the ends of the earth. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/micah/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And He has stood and delighted in the strength of YHWH, "" In the excellence of the Name of His God YHWH, "" And they have remained, "" For now He is great to the ends of the earth. <a href="/ylt/micah/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he hath stood and delighted in the strength of Jehovah, In the excellency of the name of Jehovah his God, And they have remained, For now he is great unto the ends of earth. <a href="/slt/micah/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he stood and fed in the strength of Jehovah, in the majesty of the name of Jehovah his God; and they shall dwell: for now shall he be magnified to the ends of the earth.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/micah/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he shall stand, and feed in the strength of the Lord, in the height of the name of the Lord his God: and they shall be converted, for now shall he be magnified even to the ends of the earth. <a href="/cpdv/micah/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he will stand firm and feed on the strength of the Lord, according to the sublime name of the Lord his God. And they will be converted, for now he will be magnified, even to the ends of the earth. <a href="/nabre/micah/5.htm">New American Bible</a> He shall take his place as shepherd by the strength of the LORD, by the majestic name of the LORD, his God; And they shall dwell securely, for now his greatness shall reach to the ends of the earth: <a href="/nrsvce/micah/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And he shall stand and feed his flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God. And they shall live secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/micah/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he shall arise and rule in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God; and the people shall return; for now his dominion shall extend to the ends of the earth. <a href="/hpbt/micah/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he shall arise and he shall shepherd by the strength of LORD JEHOVAH and in the honor of the name of LORD JEHOVAH his God, and they shall be converted, because from now he shall be great unto the ends of the Earth<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/micah/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he shall stand, and shall feed his flock in the strength of the LORD, In the majesty of the name of the LORD his God; And they shall abide, for then shall he be great unto the ends of the earth. <a href="/sep/micah/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the Lord shall stand, and see, and feed his flock with power, and they shall dwell in the glory of the name of the Lord their God: for now shall they be magnified to the ends of the earth. <a href="/parallel/micah/5-4.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/V9AM9A76_xQ?start=739" 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/micah/5.htm">A Ruler from Bethlehem</a> …3Therefore Israel will be abandoned until she who is in labor has given birth; then the rest of His brothers will return to the children of Israel. 4<a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: wə·‘ā·maḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">He will stand</a> <a href="/hebrew/7462.htm" title="7462: wə·rā·‘āh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to tend a flock; i.e. Pasture it; intransitively, to graze; generally to rule; by extension, to associate with.">and shepherd His flock</a> <a href="/hebrew/5797.htm" title="5797: bə·‘ōz (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Strength, might. Or rowz; from azaz; strength in various applications.">in the strength</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1347.htm" title="1347: biḡ·’ō·wn (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Arrogance, majesty, ornament. From ga'ah; the same as ga'avah.">in the majestic</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šêm (N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">name</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">His God.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: wə·yā·šā·ḇū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">And they will dwell securely,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: ‘at·tāh (Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">then</a> <a href="/hebrew/1431.htm" title="1431: yiḡ·dal (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To grow up, become great. A primitive root; properly, to twist, i.e. To be large.">His greatness will extend</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/657.htm" title="657: ’ap̄·sê- (Adv) -- From 'aphec; cessation, i.e. An end; often used adverb, no further; also the ankle, as being the extremity of the leg or foot.">the ends</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’ā·reṣ (N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">of the earth.</a> 5And He will be our peace when Assyria invades our land and tramples our citadels. We will raise against it seven shepherds, even eight leaders of men.…<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="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a> I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. <a href="/isaiah/40-11.htm">Isaiah 40:11</a> He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes. <a href="/ezekiel/34-23.htm">Ezekiel 34:23-24</a> I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd. / I, the LORD, will be their God, and My servant David will be a prince among them. I, the LORD, have spoken. <a href="/psalms/23-1.htm">Psalm 23:1-4</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. / He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. / He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. ... <a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5-6</a> Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. <a href="/matthew/2-6.htm">Matthew 2:6</a> ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of My people Israel.’” <a href="/john/10-14.htm">John 10:14-16</a> I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me, / just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep. / I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd. <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/ezekiel/37-24.htm">Ezekiel 37:24-25</a> My servant David will be king over them, and there will be one shepherd for all of them. They will follow My ordinances and keep and observe My statutes. / They will live in the land that I gave to My servant Jacob, where your fathers lived. They will live there forever with their children and grandchildren, and My servant David will be their prince forever. <a href="/zechariah/9-10.htm">Zechariah 9:10</a> And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the horse from Jerusalem, and the bow of war will be broken. Then He will proclaim peace to the nations. His dominion will extend from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth. <a href="/hebrews/13-20.htm">Hebrews 13:20-21</a> Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, / equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/revelation/7-17.htm">Revelation 7:17</a> For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’” <a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Isaiah 11:1-5</a> Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. / The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. / And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear, ... <a href="/jeremiah/33-15.htm">Jeremiah 33:15-16</a> In those days and at that time I will cause to sprout for David a righteous Branch, and He will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell securely, and this is the name by which it will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. <a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a> Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he shall stand and feed in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God; and they shall abide: for now shall he be great to the ends of the earth.stand.<a href="/micah/7-14.htm">Micah 7:14</a> Feed thy people with thy rod, the flock of thine heritage, which dwell solitarily in the wood, in the midst of Carmel: let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old.<a href="/psalms/23-1.htm">Psalm 23:1,2</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want… <a href="/isaiah/40-10.htm">Isaiah 40:10,11</a> Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him… feed.<a href="/matthew/2-6.htm">Matthew 2:6</a> And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.in the majesty.<a href="/exodus/23-21.htm">Exodus 23:21</a> Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not; for he will not pardon your transgressions: for my name is in him.<a href="/1_chronicles/29-11.htm">1 Chronicles 29:11,12</a> Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all… <a href="/psalms/45-3.htm">Psalm 45:3-6</a> Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty… the Lord.<a href="/john/20-17.htm">John 20:17</a> Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.<a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Ephesians 1:3</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:shall abide.<a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a> And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.<a href="/1_peter/1-5.htm">1 Peter 1:5</a> Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.<a href="/jude/1-1.htm">Jude 1:1</a> Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:shall he be great.<a href="/psalms/22-27.htm">Psalm 22:27</a> All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.<a href="/psalms/72-8.htm">Psalm 72:8</a> He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joel/3-20.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/micah/4-13.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-24.htm">Delighted</a> <a href="/micah/4-10.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/micah/4-13.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/daniel/4-22.htm">Ends</a> <a href="/amos/8-7.htm">Excellency</a> <a href="/micah/3-5.htm">Feed</a> <a href="/micah/4-8.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/micah/2-9.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/micah/2-12.htm">Great</a> <a href="/hosea/9-7.htm">Greatness</a> <a href="/micah/1-15.htm">Live</a> <a href="/daniel/11-21.htm">Majesty</a> <a href="/daniel/4-20.htm">Reach</a> <a href="/micah/2-10.htm">Resting-Place</a> <a href="/amos/6-1.htm">Secure</a> <a href="/micah/2-8.htm">Securely</a> <a href="/amos/7-14.htm">Shepherd</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-14.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-14.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/micah/3-8.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/micah/5-3.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nahum/1-6.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/micah/6-1.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/mark/14-11.htm">Delighted</a> <a href="/micah/7-8.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/micah/6-2.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-10.htm">Ends</a> <a href="/nahum/2-2.htm">Excellency</a> <a href="/micah/7-14.htm">Feed</a> <a href="/micah/7-14.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/nahum/2-9.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/micah/7-3.htm">Great</a> <a href="/luke/9-43.htm">Greatness</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-4.htm">Live</a> <a href="/nahum/2-2.htm">Majesty</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-9.htm">Reach</a> <a href="/nahum/2-12.htm">Resting-Place</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-15.htm">Secure</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-15.htm">Securely</a> <a href="/micah/5-6.htm">Shepherd</a> <a href="/micah/6-1.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/micah/7-6.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/micah/7-16.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/micah/6-9.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Micah 5</div>1. <a href="/micah/5-1.htm">The birth of Christ.</a> 4. <a href="/micah/5-4.htm">His kingdom.</a> 8. <a href="/micah/5-8.htm">His conquest.</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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The imagery of a shepherd is deeply rooted in biblical tradition, symbolizing guidance, protection, and provision. In ancient Israel, shepherds were responsible for the safety and well-being of their sheep, often risking their lives for the flock. This metaphor is frequently used in the Bible to describe leaders, particularly kings and prophets, who are expected to care for their people. The reference to "He" is often interpreted as a messianic prophecy, pointing to Jesus Christ, who is described as the Good Shepherd in <a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a>. This connection emphasizes His role in leading and caring for His followers.in the strength of the LORD The strength mentioned here signifies divine empowerment. Leaders in the Bible often relied on God's strength rather than their own. This phrase underscores the idea that the shepherd's ability to lead and protect comes not from human power but from the divine. This is consistent with the biblical theme that true strength and success come from reliance on God, as seen in passages like <a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6</a>, which states, "Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit," says the LORD Almighty.in the majestic name of the LORD His God The name of the LORD represents His character, authority, and presence. In ancient Near Eastern culture, a name was more than just an identifier; it conveyed the essence and reputation of the person. The use of "majestic" highlights the glory and honor associated with God's name. This phrase suggests that the shepherd's authority and legitimacy are derived from his relationship with God. It also reflects the biblical principle that actions done in God's name carry His power and blessing, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/18-10.htm">Proverbs 18:10</a>, "The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."And they will dwell securely Security and peace are central themes in biblical prophecy concerning the messianic age. This phrase promises safety and stability for the people under the shepherd's care. In the historical context, Israel often faced threats from surrounding nations, and the promise of security would have been particularly comforting. This assurance of safety is echoed in other prophetic writings, such as <a href="/isaiah/32-18.htm">Isaiah 32:18</a>, which speaks of God's people living in peaceful dwelling places, secure homes, and undisturbed places of rest.for then His greatness will extend to the ends of the earth This phrase speaks to the universal scope of the shepherd's reign. The extension of greatness to the ends of the earth suggests a global impact, aligning with the biblical vision of God's kingdom encompassing all nations. This is consistent with the Abrahamic covenant in <a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>, where God promises that all peoples on earth will be blessed through Abraham's descendants. It also foreshadows the Great Commission in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>, where Jesus commands His followers to make disciples of all nations, indicating the worldwide reach of His message and authority.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_shepherd.htm">The Shepherd</a> This refers to the prophesied Messiah, who will lead and care for His people with divine authority and strength. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_flock.htm">The Flock</a> Symbolizes the people of God, who are under the care and protection of the Shepherd. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The covenant name of God, Yahweh, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_ends_of_the_earth.htm">The Ends of the Earth</a> Represents the universal scope of the Messiah's reign and influence. 5. <a href="/topical/m/micah.htm">Micah</a> The prophet who delivered this message, providing hope and assurance to the people of Israel during a time of turmoil.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_strength_of_the_shepherd.htm">The Strength of the Shepherd</a> The Messiah leads with divine strength, reminding us to rely on God's power rather than our own. <a href="/topical/s/security_in_christ.htm">Security in Christ</a> Just as the flock dwells securely, believers find true security in their relationship with Jesus. <a href="/topical/t/the_majesty_of_his_name.htm">The Majesty of His Name</a> The name of the LORD is majestic, calling us to live in reverence and awe of His holiness. <a href="/topical/g/global_mission.htm">Global Mission</a> The extension of His greatness to the ends of the earth challenges us to participate in the global mission of the Gospel. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_prophecy.htm">Hope in Prophecy</a> The fulfillment of prophecy in Christ assures us of God's faithfulness and the certainty of His promises.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_micah_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Micah 5</a> <a href="/q/what_did_the_magi_observe_in_the_east.htm">What does 'One Shepherd and One Flock' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_good_conscience.htm">What are the key themes of the Minor Prophets?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_heavy_shepherding.htm">What is heavy shepherding?</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'one_shepherd,_one_flock'.htm">What does "One Shepherd and One Flock" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/micah/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) He shall stand and feed--i.e., He shall stand with the majesty of an assured sovereignty, uniting the dignity of king with the tenderness of a shepherd's care--a thought which, underlying the notion of a Jewish monarch (see <a href="/context/psalms/78-70.htm" title="He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds:">Psalm 78:70-72</a>), becomes a distinguishing attribute of the King Messiah (<a href="/isaiah/40-2.htm" title="Speak you comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry to her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she has received of the LORD's hand double for all her sins.">Isaiah 40:2</a>; see also Note on <a href="/ezekiel/34-2.htm" title="Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say to them, Thus said the Lord GOD to the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks?">Ezekiel 34:2</a>).His God.--The Messiah was to be subordinate to the Father in heaven--"My Father is greater than I"--and they--i.e., His subjects--shall abide. It is impossible to conceive this prophecy as satisfied by any event short of that which is the foundation of the Christian faith.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/micah/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - He shall stand. The Ruler, Messiah, shall stand as a good shepherd, guiding and ordering his flock, watchful and ready to aid and defend (comp. <a href="/ezekiel/34-23.htm">Ezekiel 34:23</a>; <a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a>). Septuagint, στήσεται καὶ ὄψεται, "shall stand and see." Feed; i.e. his flock. Septuagint, ποιμανεῖ τὸ ποίμνιον αὐτοῦ. In the strength of the Lord, with which he is invested and which he displays in the care of his people. In the majesty of the Name of the Lord his God. Messiah shall rule in all the power and glory with which God hath revealed himself on earth (comp. <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>; <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a>; <a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>). They shall abide; Septuagint, ὑπάρξουσι "they shall be." The children of Israel shall sit, dwell, in rest and peace in their own land (<a href="/micah/4-4.htm">Micah 4:4</a>; <a href="/leviticus/26-5.htm">Leviticus 26:5, 6</a>; <a href="/joel/3-20.htm">Joel 3:20</a>; <a href="/amos/9-14.htm">Amos 9:14, 15</a>). The Vulgate, from a different pointing of the Hebrew, renders, convertentur. With this the Chaldee and Syriac agree. But this idea is already expressed in ver. 3. Now shall he be great. When the prophecy is fulfilled and Messiah is feeding his flock, his dominion shall extend unto the ends of the earth (comp, <a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Malachi 1:11, 14</a>; <a href="/psalms/2-8.htm">Psalm 2:8</a>; <a href="/psalms/72-8.htm">Psalm 72:8</a>; <a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32</a>). <a href="/commentaries/micah/5-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>He will stand וְעָמַ֗ד (wə·‘ā·maḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations and shepherd [His flock] וְרָעָה֙ (wə·rā·‘āh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7462.htm">Strong's 7462: </a> To tend a, flock, pasture it, in, to graze, to rule, to associate with in the strength בְּעֹ֣ז (bə·‘ōz) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5797.htm">Strong's 5797: </a> Strength, might of the LORD, יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH in the majestic בִּגְא֕וֹן (biḡ·’ō·wn) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1347.htm">Strong's 1347: </a> Arrogance, majesty, ornament name שֵׁ֖ם (šêm) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name of the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH His God. אֱלֹהָ֑יו (’ĕ·lō·hāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative And they will dwell securely, וְיָשָׁ֕בוּ (wə·yā·šā·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction then עַתָּ֥ה (‘at·tāh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> At this time His greatness will extend יִגְדַּ֖ל (yiḡ·dal) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1431.htm">Strong's 1431: </a> To grow up, become great to עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while the ends אַפְסֵי־ (’ap̄·sê-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_657.htm">Strong's 657: </a> Cessation, an end, no further, the ankle, foot of the earth. אָֽרֶץ׃ (’ā·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/micah/5-4.htm">Micah 5:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/micah/5-4.htm">Micah 5:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/micah/5-4.htm">Micah 5:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/micah/5-4.htm">Micah 5:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/micah/5-4.htm">Micah 5:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/micah/5-4.htm">Micah 5:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/micah/5-4.htm">Micah 5:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/micah/5-4.htm">Micah 5:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/micah/5-4.htm">Micah 5:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/micah/5-4.htm">Micah 5:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/micah/5-4.htm">OT Prophets: Micah 5:4 He shall stand and shall shepherd (Mc Mic. 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