Micah 4:11
“Now also many nations are gathered against thee, that say, Let her be defiled, and let our eye look upon Zion.”
Micah 4:11 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Now also many nations are gathered against thee, that say, Let her be defiled, and let our eye look upon Zion.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And now many nations are gathered together against thee, and they say: Let her be stoned: and let our eye look upon Sion.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And now many nations are assembled against thee, that say, Let her be defiled, and let our eye see our desire upon Zion.
- DARBYDarby
- And now many nations are assembled against thee, that say, Let her be profaned, and let our eye look upon Zion.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Now many nations have assembled against you, that say, Let her be defiled, and let our eye gloat over Zion.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And now, gathered against thee have been many nations, who are saying: 'Let her be defiled, and our eyes look on Zion.'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Now many nations are gathered against you, saying, "Let her be defiled, and let our eyes look upon Zion."
Context: Micah 4
9Now why dost thou cry out aloud? is there no king in thee? is thy counseller perished? for pangs have taken thee as a woman in travail.
10Be in pain, and labour to bring forth, O daughter of Zion, like a woman in travail: for now shalt thou go forth out of the city, and thou shalt dwell in the field, and thou shalt go even to Babylon; there shalt thou be delivered; there the LORD shall redeem thee from the hand of thine enemies.
11Now also many nations are gathered against thee, that say, Let her be defiled, and let our eye look upon Zion.
12But they know not the thoughts of the LORD, neither understand they his counsel: for he shall gather them as the sheaves into the floor.
13Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion: for I will make thine horn iron, and I will make thy hoofs brass: and thou shalt beat in pieces many people: and I will consecrate their gain unto the LORD, and their substance unto the Lord of the whole earth.
About Micah 4: The Lord's Future Reign
Micah speaks of the future reign of the Lord over all the nations, and of a time when the Lord will gather and restore His people.
Commentary
In Micah 4, the prophet Micah speaks of a time when the people of Israel will be restored and the Lord will reign over them. He speaks of a time when the people will be gathered together and the Lord will be their ruler. He speaks of a time when the people will be at peace and will live in harmony with one another. He speaks of a time when the Lord will be their teacher and will teach them his ways. He speaks of a time when the people will be prosperous and will have all that they need.