1 But you (Bethlehem) Ephrathah, the least of the clans of Judah, from you will come for me a future ruler of Israel whose origins go back to the distant past, to the days of old.
2 Hence Yahweh will abandon them only until she who is in labour gives birth, and then those who survive of his race will be reunited to the Israelites.
3 He will take his stand and he will shepherd them with the power of Yahweh, with the majesty of the name of his God, and they will be secure, for his greatness will extend henceforth to the most distant parts of the country.
4 He himself will be peace! Should the Assyrian invade our country, should he set foot in our land, we shall raise seven shepherds against him, eight leaders of men;
5 they will shepherd Assyria with the sword, the country of Nimrod with naked blade. He will save us from the Assyrian, should he invade our country, should he set foot inside our frontiers.
6 Then what is left of Jacob, surrounded by many peoples, will be like a dew from Yahweh, like showers on the grass, which do not depend on human agency and are beyond human control.
7 Then what is left of Jacob, surrounded by many peoples, will be like a lion among the forest beasts, like a fierce lion among flocks of sheep trampling as he goes, mangling his prey which no one takes from him.
8 You will be victorious over your foes and all your enemies will be torn to pieces.
9 When that day comes- declares Yahweh- I shall tear your horses away from you, I shall destroy your chariots;
10 I shall tear the cities from your country, I shall overthrow all your fortresses;
11 I shall tear the spells out of your hands and you will have no more soothsayers;
12 I shall tear away your images and your sacred pillars from among you, and no longer will you worship things which your own hands have made!
13 I shall uproot your sacred poles and shall destroy your cities!
14 In furious anger I shall wreak vengeance on the nations who have disobeyed me!
Versículos relacionados com Micah, 5:
Chapter 5 of Micah talks about the coming of the Messiah and the restoration of the people of Israel. In this chapter it is prophesied that the Messiah will be born in Bethlehem and will rule with justice and peace. In searching throughout the Bible, I found the following verses related to the topics addressed in this chapter:
Isaiah 9:5-6: "For a boy was born to us, a son has given us; and the government will be over his shoulders; and his name will be wonderful counselor, God strong, father of eternity, prince of peace. From this principality and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and in his kingdom, to firm and fortify him with judgment and with righteousness, from now on and forever; the zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this. " This verse relates to Micah 5, for both talk about the coming of the Messiah and the promise that he will rule with justice and peace.
Psalm 72:7-8: "It will flourish in your days justice, and abundance of peace, until there is no moon. It will dominate from sea to sea, and from the river to the ends of the earth." In this verse, it is prophesied that the reign of the Messiah will be marked by justice and peace, which is also mentioned in Micah 5.
Isaiah 11:1-2: "For a shooting of the trunk of Jesse shall sprout, and from his roots a renewal will bear fruit. And the Spirit of the Lord, the Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding, the Spirit of Council, and Fortaleza shall rest upon him. the spirit of knowledge and fear of the Lord. " This verse talks about the emergence of the Messiah of the lineage of Jessé, the father of David, which is similar to the prophecy of Micah 5 about the birth of the Messiah in Belém.
Zechariah 9:9: "Rejoice a lot, O daughter of Zion; exulta, O daughter of Jerusalem: Here comes your king; He is righteous and saved, humble, and comes mounted on a donkey, over a donkey, son of a donkey. " This verse relates to Micah 5, for both speak about the coming of the just and humble king who will bring salvation to the people.
Psalm 89:36-37: "Your offspring will last forever, and your throne, as the sun before me. It will be established forever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven." This verse talks about the promise that David's descent and his throne would last forever, which is similar to the promise of Micah 5 about the reign of the Messiah, which will come from the lineage of David.
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