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Micah, 4

1. And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be prepared in the top of mountains, and high above the hills: and people shall flow to it.

1. καὶ ἔσται ἐπ’ ἐσχάτων τῶν ἡμερῶν ἐμφανὲς τὸ ὄρος τοῦ κυρίου ἕτοιμον ἐπὶ τὰς κορυφὰς τῶν ὀρέων καὶ μετεωρισθήσεται ὑπεράνω τῶν βουνῶν καὶ σπεύσουσιν πρὸς αὐτὸ λαοί

2. And many nations shall come in haste, and say: Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, and to the house of the God of Jacob: and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall go forth out of Sion, and the word of the Lord out of Jerusalem.

2. καὶ πορεύσονται ἔθνη πολλὰ καὶ ἐροῦσιν δεῦτε ἀναβῶμεν εἰς τὸ ὄρος κυρίου καὶ εἰς τὸν οἶκον τοῦ θεοῦ Ιακωβ καὶ δείξουσιν ἡμῖν τὴν ὁδὸν αὐτοῦ καὶ πορευσόμεθα ἐν ταῖς τρίβοις αὐτοῦ ὅτι ἐκ Σιων ἐξελεύσεται νόμος καὶ λόγος κυρίου ἐξ Ιερουσαλημ

3. And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off: and they shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into spades: nation shall not take sword against nation: neither shall they learn war any more.

3. καὶ κρινεῖ ἀνὰ μέσον λαῶν πολλῶν καὶ ἐξελέγξει ἔθνη ἰσχυρὰ ἕως εἰς γῆν μακράν καὶ κατακόψουσιν τὰς ῥομφαίας αὐτῶν εἰς ἄροτρα καὶ τὰ δόρατα αὐτῶν εἰς δρέπανα καὶ οὐκέτι μὴ ἀντάρῃ ἔθνος ἐπ’ ἔθνος ῥομφαίαν καὶ οὐκέτι μὴ μάθωσιν πολεμεῖν

4. And every man shall sit under his vine, and under his fig tree, and there shall be none to make them afraid: for the mouth of the Lord of hosts hath spoken.

4. καὶ ἀναπαύσεται ἕκαστος ὑποκάτω ἀμπέλου αὐτοῦ καὶ ἕκαστος ὑποκάτω συκῆς αὐτοῦ καὶ οὐκ ἔσται ὁ ἐκφοβῶν διότι τὸ στόμα κυρίου παντοκράτορος ἐλάλησεν ταῦτα

5. For all people will walk every one in the name of his god: but we will walk in the name of the Lord our God for ever and ever.

5. ὅτι πάντες οἱ λαοὶ πορεύσονται ἕκαστος τὴν ὁδὸν αὐτοῦ ἡμεῖς δὲ πορευσόμεθα ἐν ὀνόματι κυρίου θεοῦ ἡμῶν εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα καὶ ἐπέκεινα

6. In that day, saith the Lord, I will gather up her that halteth: and her that I had cast out, I will gather up: and her whom I had afflicted.

6. ἐν τῇ ἡμέρᾳ ἐκείνῃ λέγει κύριος συνάξω τὴν συντετριμμένην καὶ τὴν ἐξωσμένην εἰσδέξομαι καὶ οὓς ἀπωσάμην

7. 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.

7. καὶ θήσομαι τὴν συντετριμμένην εἰς ὑπόλειμμα καὶ τὴν ἀπωσμένην εἰς ἔθνος ἰσχυρόν καὶ βασιλεύσει κύριος ἐπ’ αὐτοὺς ἐν ὄρει Σιων ἀπὸ τοῦ νῦν καὶ ἕως εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα

8. And thou, O cloudy tower of the flock, of the daughter of Sion, unto thee shall it come: yea the first power shall come, the kingdom to the daughter of Jerusalem.

8. καὶ σύ πύργος ποιμνίου αὐχμώδης θύγατερ Σιων ἐπὶ σὲ ἥξει καὶ εἰσελεύσεται ἡ ἀρχὴ ἡ πρώτη βασιλεία ἐκ Βαβυλῶνος τῇ θυγατρὶ Ιερουσαλημ

9. Now, why art thou drawn together with grief? Hast thou no king in thee, or is thy counsellor perished, because sorrow hath taken thee as a woman in labour?

9. καὶ νῦν ἵνα τί ἔγνως κακά μὴ βασιλεὺς οὐκ ἦν σοι ἢ ἡ βουλή σου ἀπώλετο ὅτι κατεκράτησάν σου ὠδῖνες ὡς τικτούσης

10. Be in pain and labour, O daughter of Sion, as a woman that bringeth forth: for now shalt thou go out of the city, and shalt dwell in the country, and shalt come even to Babylon, there thou shalt be delivered: there the Lord will redeem thee out of the hand of thy enemies.

10. ὤδινε καὶ ἀνδρίζου καὶ ἔγγιζε θύγατερ Σιων ὡς τίκτουσα διότι νῦν ἐξελεύσῃ ἐκ πόλεως καὶ κατασκηνώσεις ἐν πεδίῳ καὶ ἥξεις ἕως Βαβυλῶνος ἐκεῖθεν ῥύσεταί σε καὶ ἐκεῖθεν λυτρώσεταί σε κύριος ὁ θεός σου ἐκ χειρὸς ἐχθρῶν σου

11. And now many nations are gathered together against thee, and they say: Let her be stoned: and let our eye look upon Sion.

11. καὶ νῦν ἐπισυνήχθη ἐπὶ σὲ ἔθνη πολλὰ οἱ λέγοντες ἐπιχαρούμεθα καὶ ἐπόψονται ἐπὶ Σιων οἱ ὀφθαλμοὶ ἡμῶν

12. But they have not known the thoughts of the Lord, and have not understood his counsel: because he hath gathered them together as the hay of the floor.

12. αὐτοὶ δὲ οὐκ ἔγνωσαν τὸν λογισμὸν κυρίου καὶ οὐ συνῆκαν τὴν βουλὴν αὐτοῦ ὅτι συνήγαγεν αὐτοὺς ὡς δράγματα ἅλωνος

13. Arise, and tread, O daughter of Sion: for I will make thy horn iron, and thy hoofs I will make brass: and thou shalt beat in pieces many peoples, and shalt immolate the spoils of them to the Lord, and their strength to the Lord of the whole earth.

13. ἀνάστηθι καὶ ἀλόα αὐτούς θύγατερ Σιων ὅτι τὰ κέρατά σου θήσομαι σιδηρᾶ καὶ τὰς ὁπλάς σου θήσομαι χαλκᾶς καὶ κατατήξεις ἐν αὐτοῖς ἔθνη καὶ λεπτυνεῖς λαοὺς πολλοὺς καὶ ἀναθήσεις τῷ κυρίῳ τὸ πλῆθος αὐτῶν καὶ τὴν ἰσχὺν αὐτῶν τῷ κυρίῳ πάσης τῆς γῆς

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14. νῦν ἐμφραχθήσεται θυγάτηρ Εφραιμ ἐν φραγμῷ συνοχὴν ἔταξεν ἐφ’ ἡμᾶς ἐν ῥάβδῳ πατάξουσιν ἐπὶ σιαγόνα τὰς φυλὰς τοῦ Ισραηλ



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Footnotes:

4:1-2 - Micah gives a prophecy of hope, describing a time when the mountains will be exalted and the nations will come to Jerusalem to worship God. This symbolizes the future peace and reign of God over all nations (see also Isaiah 2:2-4 and Zechariah 8:20-23).

4:3-4 - The peace God will bring to His people is symbolized by the prosperity and security of each person. This is a picture of the Kingdom of God, where violence and oppression will have no place (see also Isaiah 11:6-9 and Revelation 21:1-4).

4:5-7 - Micah prophesies that God will gather His remnant and restore prosperity to Israel, a contrast to their present suffering. The faithful remnant will be the foundation of the new Jerusalem, symbolizing God's faithfulness to His people (see also Isaiah 10:20-22 and Romans 11:5).

4:8 - The prophecy speaks of the exaltation of the "tower Zion," which represents the center of divine government and the future restored Jerusalem. This symbolizes the establishment of God's Kingdom in its full form (see also Isaiah 60:14 and Revelation 21:10-14).

4:9-13 - Despite the present difficulties, Micah prophesies that restoration will be assured by God. Even in times of suffering, He will strengthen Israel, symbolizing His sovereignty and the triumph of good over evil (see also Isaiah 54:7-10 and Romans 8:18-23).

Verses related to Micah, 4:

Micah chapter 4 paints a picture of hope and future restoration. What vision does God offer for His people? This inspiring text prophesies a time of universal peace, true worship, and the exaltation of Jerusalem. Micah proclaims God's sovereignty over all nations and His compassion for the afflicted. The chapter also addresses the Babylonian exile and the promise of liberation, revealing God's redemptive plan. Consider with us five biblical passages that amplify the hopeful themes of this visionary chapter.

Isaiah 2:2-3: "In the last days the mountain of the Lord's temple will be established as the main one; He will be lifted up above the hills, and all the nations will run to him. Many people will come and say, 'Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the temple of the God of Jacob.'" - This passage is almost identical to Micah 4:1-2, speaking of the future exaltation of Jerusalem.

Joel 3:10: "Beat your plowshares into swords and your sickles into spears. Say the weak: I am strong!" - This verse contrasts with Micah 4:3, where weapons are transformed into instruments of peace.

Zechariah 8:22: "And many powerful peoples and nations will come to Jerusalem to seek the Lord of hosts and beseech his favor." - Like Micah 4:2, Zechariah speaks of nations coming to Jerusalem to seek God.

Jeremiah 31:8: "See, I will bring them from the north country and gather them from the ends of the earth. Among them will be the blind and the lame, pregnant women and women in labor; a large crowd will return." - This verse echoes the promise of reunion and restoration in Micah 4:6-7.

Revelation 21:4: "He will wipe away every tear from your eyes. There will be no more death, nor sadness, nor crying, nor pain, for the old order has passed away." - This vision of God's future kingdom reflects the peace and security promised in Micah 4:3-4.

FAQ:

What does Micah prophesy about the future of Jerusalem?

Micah prophesies that in the future, Jerusalem will be exalted as the center of worship and righteousness, where the nations will seek God's peace and truth. (Micah 4:1-3)

How does Micah describe the peace that will come with God's kingdom?

Micah describes a time of peace where weapons will be transformed into tools of cultivation, and nations will live in harmony under God's leadership. (Micah 4:3-4)

What does Micah say about the reign of the Messiah in Micah 4?

Micah prophesies the reign of the Messiah, who will bring peace and justice, ruling wisely, and restoring order to the world. (Micah 4:7-8)

What does the promise of deliverance mean for the remnant of Israel?

The promise of deliverance refers to the restoration of the people of Israel, who will be freed from their oppressors and restored under God's leadership. (Micah 4:10)

How does Micah describe the hope for Israel's future?

Micah describes that although the people will face hardship, God will restore them and give them victory over their enemies. (Micah 4:6-7)


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