Micah 5:10
Micah 5:10 in Multiple Translations
“In that day,” declares the LORD, “I will remove your horses from among you and wreck your chariots.
And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD, that I will cut off thy horses out of the midst of thee, and I will destroy thy chariots:
And it shall come to pass in that day, saith Jehovah, that I will cut off thy horses out of the midst of thee, and will destroy thy chariots:
And it will come about in that day, says the Lord, that I will take away your horses from you, and will give your war-carriages to destruction:
On that day, says the Lord, I will kill your horses and break your chariots.
And it shall come to passe in that day, sayth the Lord, that I will cut off thine horses out of the middes of thee, and I will destroy thy charets.
And it hath come to pass in that day, An affirmation of Jehovah, I have cut off thy horses from thy midst, And I have destroyed thy chariots,
“It will happen in that day”, says the LORD, “that I will cut off your horses from among you and will destroy your chariots.
And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD, that I will cut off thy horses out of the midst of thee, and I will destroy thy chariots:
And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord, that I will take away thy horses out of the midst of thee, and will destroy thy chariots.
Yahweh says, “At that time, I will destroy you Israeli people’s horses that your soldiers use in war and your chariots.
Berean Amplified Bible — Micah 5:10
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Micah 5:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הִכְרַתִּ֖י
עָרֵ֣י
אַרְצֶ֑/ךָ
וְ/הָרַסְתִּ֖י
כָּל
מִבְצָרֶֽי/ךָ
וְ/הִכְרַתִּ֖י
kârath
H3772
to cut
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs
עָרֵ֣י
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fp
אַרְצֶ֑/ךָ
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs | Suff
וְ/הָרַסְתִּ֖י
hâraç
H2040
to overthrow
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
מִבְצָרֶֽי/ךָ
mibtsâr
H4013
fortification
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Micah 5:10
וְ/הִכְרַתִּ֖י
kârath
H3772
"to cut"
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs
This Hebrew word means to cut or destroy something, but it also has a special meaning related to making a covenant or agreement. In Genesis 15:18, God makes a covenant with Abram, symbolized by cutting animals in half, showing the seriousness of the promise. This word is used to describe important agreements and alliances.
Definition: : cut/fell 1) to cut, cut off, cut down, cut off a body part, cut out, eliminate, kill, cut a covenant 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cut off 1a1a) to cut off a body part, behead 1a2) to cut down 1a3) to hew 1a4) to cut or make a covenant 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be cut off 1b2) to be cut down 1b3) to be chewed 1b4) to be cut off, fail 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be cut off 1c2) to be cut down 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cut off 1d2) to cut off, destroy 1d3) to cut down, destroy 1d4) to take away 1d5) to permit to perish 1e) (Hophal) cut off
Usage: Occurs in 280 OT verses. KJV: be chewed, be con-(feder-) ate, covenant, cut (down, off), destroy, fail, feller, be freed, hew (down), make a league (covenant), [idiom] lose, perish, [idiom] utterly, [idiom] want. See also: Genesis 9:11; 1 Samuel 24:6; Psalms 12:4.
עָרֵ֣י
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
אַרְצֶ֑/ךָ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
N-cs | Suff
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
וְ/הָרַסְתִּ֖י
hâraç
H2040
"to overthrow"
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
This Hebrew word means to overthrow or destroy something, like breaking down a wall or throwing something to the ground. It is used to describe God's power and judgment.
Definition: 1) to tear down, break down, overthrow, beat down, break, break through, destroy, pluck down, pull down, throw down, ruined, destroyer, utterly 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to throw down, tear down 1a2) to break through 1a3) to break down, break away 1b) (Niphal) to be torn down, be thrown down 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to overthrow, tear down 1c2) destroyer (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: beat down, break (down, through), destroy, overthrow, pluck down, pull down, ruin, throw down, [idiom] utterly. See also: Exodus 15:7; Isaiah 49:17; Psalms 11:3.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
מִבְצָרֶֽי/ךָ
mibtsâr
H4013
"fortification"
N-mp | Suff
This word describes a strong, fortified place like a castle or a fenced city, providing protection and safety. It is used in the Bible to describe secure and defended locations.
Definition: fortification, fortress, fortified city, stronghold
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: (de-, most) fenced, fortress, (most) strong (hold). See also: Numbers 13:19; Isaiah 34:13; Psalms 89:41.
Study Notes — Micah 5:10
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- Context
- Cross References
- Micah 5:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Micah 5:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Micah 5:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Micah 5:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Micah 5:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Micah 5:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Micah 5:10
- Cambridge Bible on Micah 5:10
- Barnes' Notes on Micah 5:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Micah 5:10
- Sermons on Micah 5:10
Context — The Remnant of Jacob
8Then the remnant of Jacob will be among the nations, in the midst of many peoples, like a lion among the beasts of the forest, like a young lion among flocks of sheep, which tramples and tears as it passes through, with no one to rescue them.
9Your hand will be lifted over your foes, and all your enemies will be cut off.
10“In that day,” declares the LORD, “I will remove your horses from among you and wreck your chariots.
11I will remove the cities of your land and tear down all your strongholds. 12I will cut the sorceries from your hand, and you will have no fortune-tellers.Cross References
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| 1 | Zechariah 9:10 | And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the horse from Jerusalem, and the bow of war will be broken. Then He will proclaim peace to the nations. His dominion will extend from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth. |
| 2 | Hosea 14:3 | Assyria will not save us, nor will we ride on horses. We will never again say, ‘Our gods!’ to the work of our own hands. For in You the fatherless find compassion.” |
| 3 | Psalms 20:7–8 | Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. They collapse and fall, but we rise up and stand firm. |
| 4 | Psalms 33:16–17 | No king is saved by his vast army; no warrior is delivered by his great strength. A horse is a vain hope for salvation; even its great strength cannot save. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 3:23 | Surely deception comes from the hills, and commotion from the mountains. Surely the salvation of Israel is in the LORD our God. |
| 6 | Isaiah 2:7 | Their land is full of silver and gold, with no limit to their treasures; their land is full of horses, with no limit to their chariots. |
| 7 | Hosea 1:7 | Yet I will have compassion on the house of Judah, and I will save them—not by bow or sword or war, not by horses and cavalry, but by the LORD their God.” |
Micah 5:10 Summary
[Micah 5:10 is a promise from God that He will remove our reliance on human strength and power, just like horses and chariots were important for armies back then, and instead, He wants us to trust in Him, as we see in Psalm 20:7 where it says 'Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God'. This means letting go of the things we think make us strong and instead, trusting in God's power and love, similar to what Zechariah 4:6 says, 'not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit', and knowing that He is always with us, guiding and protecting us, as seen in Isaiah 41:10 where it says 'So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be frightened, for I am your God'.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to remove horses and wreck chariots in Micah 5:10?
In Micah 5:10, God is speaking of removing the military strength and might of His people, as horses and chariots were key components of ancient armies, similar to how He warned against trusting in horses in Psalm 20:7 and instead encouraged trust in Him.
Is this verse talking about a literal removal of horses and chariots or is it symbolic?
This verse is likely symbolic, as it refers to the removal of military might and power, emphasizing God's sovereignty over human strength, as seen in Zechariah 4:6 where it is said 'not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit'.
How does this verse relate to the surrounding context of Micah 5?
Micah 5:10 fits into the larger context of God's judgment and redemption, where He promises to cut off enemies and remove false sources of strength, as mentioned in Micah 5:9 and Micah 5:12, to bring His people back to Himself.
What is the significance of the phrase 'In that day' in Micah 5:10?
The phrase 'In that day' is a common prophetic expression, like in Isaiah 2:17, pointing to a future time of God's intervention and redemption, where He will establish His kingdom and reign supreme.
Reflection Questions
- What are the 'horses and chariots' in my life that I rely on instead of God, and how can I surrender them to Him?
- How can I trust in God's power and sovereignty when faced with overwhelming circumstances, just as He promises to remove our false sources of strength?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of not trusting in human might, but in God's Spirit, as mentioned in Zechariah 4:6, to my daily life?
- What does it mean for me to 'wait on the Lord' and trust in His timing, as I consider the phrase 'In that day' and its implications for my life?
Gill's Exposition on Micah 5:10
And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord,.... When the above things shall be accomplished, even in the Gospel day, made so by the rising of the sun of righteousness; the Gospel
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Micah 5:10
And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD, that I will cut off thy horses out of the midst of thee, and I will destroy thy chariots: I will cut off thy horses ... chariots - namely, those used for the purposes of war.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Micah 5:10
In that day; when the threats against the enemies, and the promises to the people of God, shall be made good. Saith the Lord: this is added for assuring the performance of the things foretold. I will cut off thy horses; not in judgment, but in mercy, for there shall be no such need of them, nor shall the church of God any more rely on them: so , We will not ride upon horses; though we have put confidence in them, we will do so no more. I will destroy thy chariots; warlike chariots, prepared for war: as God alone is, so they will make him, their only trust.
Trapp's Commentary on Micah 5:10
Micah 5:10 And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD, that I will cut off thy horses out of the midst of thee, and I will destroy thy chariots:Ver. 10. And it shall come to pass in that day] viz. Of Christ’ s power and kingdom, Psalms 110:3. The word day here signifies non spatium diurnum, sed diuturnum, ac a Deo destinatum, saith Danaeus, not the space of twenty-four hours, but a long time, yet certain and set by God. That I will cut off thy horses out of thee] For the which thou hast been trading with Egypt: and in which thou trustest more than in me. "Some trust in horses, and some in chariots," &c. I will therefore cut off both, I will take away thine earthly idol; and that in much mercy to thee, that in quietness and confidence may be thy strength, Isaiah 30:15 Micah 5:7 : your strength is to sit still, or your Egypt is to sit still, q.d. by sitting still you shall have an Egypt (the same word Rahab signifieth strength and Egypt); by being without their horses, you shall do better than when you had them, and thought yourselves simply the better or safer for them. See Zechariah 9:10. And I will destroy thy chariots] That other prop and supposed help I will pull from thee: that thou mayest not trust to such uncertainties that cannot save; but in the "living God, who giveth us all things richly to enjoy," 1 Timothy 6:17. Trust is God’ s jewel; and of all things he cannot endure to be robbed of it, or wronged in it by creature confidence, for it giveth him the sovereignty, Judges 9:15, and sets the crown on his head, and the contrary.
Ellicott's Commentary on Micah 5:10
(10) It shall come to pass in that day.—The prophet now passes on to the purification of the Church from the defilements mentioned by Isaiah (Isaiah 2:3-10), with reference to the ultimate holiness which shall be established “in that day.” I will cut off thy horses.—The possession of horses was imperatively forbidden to the Jewish king (Deuteronomy 17:16), and Isaiah describes the land as at this time “full of horses, neither is there any end of their chariots.” As symbolising the power of man, these horses shall be cut off, and the reliance of the Church shall be on God alone. “Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we will remember the name of the Lord our God” (Psalms 20:7).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Micah 5:10
Verse 10. I will cut off thy horses] Thou shalt have no need of cavalry in thine armies; God will fight for you.
Cambridge Bible on Micah 5:10
10–15. The destruction of warlike implements and of idolatry 10. I will cut off thy horses …] Isaiah, too, speaks of war-horses and war-chariots as equally hateful to God with idolatry, Micah 2:7. Horses were first imported from Egypt by the worldly-minded Solomon, 1 Kings 4:26; 1 Kings 10:28-29.
Barnes' Notes on Micah 5:10
And it shall come to pass in that day - Of grace in the kingdom of Christ and of His Presence in the Apostles and with the Church; “I will cut off thy horses out of the midst of thee.” The greater
Whedon's Commentary on Micah 5:10
THE MESSIAH AND THE ERA, 1-15 (in Hebrew, Micah 4:14-5:14).In Micah 5:1, the prophet returns once more (Micah 4:9; Micah 4:11) to the condition now present or imminent; but immediately he rises from
Sermons on Micah 5:10
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World Domination or Dominion? by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks addresses the contrast between world domination and divine dominion, emphasizing that true dominion is vested in Christ, the Son of Man, while the rise of dictator |
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Guardian of the Fatherless by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that God serves as the guardian for the fatherless, providing mercy and support when earthly protectors are absent. He encourages believers to cast away al |
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"We Are in Grave Danger, when..." by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon emphasizes the danger of placing our confidence in our own accomplishments rather than in Jesus. It warns against the folly of relying on personal achievements, highlig |
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The Word in a Recession by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of placing our confidence solely in God, rather than in worldly possessions or external factors. He warns against being foole |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 31:1 - Part 1 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the situation in which the people of Jerusalem find themselves. The Assyrian army, known for their cruelty, is conquering cities and mo |
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Five Elements of a Victorious Life by Jim Logan | In this video, the speaker shares his experiences with the Sue Indians and their spiritual beliefs. He recounts a story of a woman who was possessed by a spirit but was eventually |
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Guidelines to Freedom Part 3 - What's in a Name by Alistair Begg | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not divorcing praise and worship from the proclamation of truth. He believes that it is the truth that gives substance to o |