Micah 4:7
“And I will make her that halted a remnant, and her that was cast far off a strong nation: and the LORD shall reign over them in mount Zion from henceforth, even for ever.”
Micah 4:7 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And I will make her that halted a remnant, and her that was cast far off a strong nation: and the LORD shall reign over them in mount Zion from henceforth, even for ever.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And I will make her that halted, a remnant: and her that hath been afflicted, a mighty nation: and the Lord will reign over them in mount Sion, from this time now and for ever.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- and I will make that which was lame a remnant, and that which was cast far off a strong nation: and Jehovah will reign over them in mount Zion from henceforth even for ever.
- DARBYDarby
- and I will make her that halted a remnant, and her that was cast far off a strong nation; and Jehovah shall reign over them in mount Zion, from henceforth even for ever.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- and I will make that which was lame a remnant, and that which was cast far off a strong nation: and Yahweh will reign over them on Mount Zion from then on, even forever.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And I have set the halting for a remnant, And the far-off for a mighty nation, And reigned hath Jehovah over them in mount Zion, From henceforth, and unto the age.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- I will make the weak a remnant and those who were far off a strong nation; the Lord will reign over them on Mount Zion from now on, even forever.
Context: Micah 4
5For all people will walk every one in the name of his god, and we will walk in the name of the LORD our God for ever and ever.
6In that day, saith the LORD, will I assemble her that halteth, and I will gather her that is driven out, and her that I have afflicted;
7And I will make her that halted a remnant, and her that was cast far off a strong nation: and the LORD shall reign over them in mount Zion from henceforth, even for ever.
8And thou, O tower of the flock, the strong hold of the daughter of Zion, unto thee shall it come, even the first dominion; the kingdom shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem.
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.
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.