Bible Strands
Micah 5:4
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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Micah addresses Israel concerning a future ruler who will emerge after a period of national abandonment and labor. This figure will act as a leader and protector for the people once the scattered remnant returns.
The words — The Hebrew terms עָמַד ('a.Mad) and רָעָה (ra.'Ah) denote standing firm and shepherding, executed בְּעֹז (be.'Oz) by strength and בִּגְאוֹן שֵׁם יְהוָה (bi/g.'on shem Yahweh) in the majesty of Yahweh’s name.
The thread — This depiction of divine authority and care aligns with Isaiah 40:10, where the Lord comes with might to establish rule, and Psalm 23:1, which identifies Yahweh as the shepherd who satisfies lack.
Why it lands — The text declares that security and territorial expansion result directly from God’s strength and name, not human capability. Readers must acknowledge that enduring leadership requires submission to divine power rather than independent action.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
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.
Cross-references
- Isaiah 40:10 Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and His arm establishes His rule. His reward is with Him, and His recompense accompanies Him.
- Psalms 23:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
- Micah 7:14 Shepherd with Your staff Your people, the flock of Your inheritance. They live alone in a woodland, surrounded by pastures. Let them graze in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old.
- Luke 1:32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David,
- John 10:27 My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.
- 1 Peter 1:5 who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
- Revelation 11:15 Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”
- 1 Chronicles 29:11 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all.
- Psalms 22:27 All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him.
- Psalms 45:3 Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor.