Micah 5:8
Micah 5:8 in Multiple Translations
Then 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.
¶ And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the Gentiles in the midst of many people as a lion among the beasts of the forest, as a young lion among the flocks of sheep: who, if he go through, both treadeth down, and teareth in pieces, and none can deliver.
And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the nations, in the midst of many peoples, as a lion among the beasts of the forest, as a young lion among the flocks of sheep; who, if he go through, treadeth down and teareth in pieces, and there is none to deliver.
And the rest of Jacob will be among the nations, in the middle of the mass of peoples, like a lion among the beasts of the woods, like a young lion among the flocks of sheep: if he goes through, they will be crushed under foot and pulled to bits, and there will be no saviour.
Those who are left of the people of Jacob shall be among many nations, in the center of many peoples. They will be like a lion among the wild animals of the forest, like a young lion among flocks of sheep, clawing and tearing as it passes through, with no one to come to the rescue.
And the remnant of Iaakob shalbe among the Gentiles in the middes of many people, as the lyon among the beastes of the forest, and as the lyons whelpe among the flockes of sheepe, who when he goeth thorow, treadeth downe and teareth in pieces, and none can deliuer.
Yea, the remnant of Jacob hath been among nations, In the midst of many peoples, As a lion among beasts of a forest, As a young lion among ranks of a flock, Which if it hath passed through, Hath both trodden down and hath torn, And there is no deliverer.
The remnant of Jacob will be among the nations, among many peoples, like a lion among the animals of the forest, like a young lion among the flocks of sheep; who, if he goes through, treads down and tears in pieces, and there is no one to deliver.
And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the gentiles in the midst of many people as a lion among the beasts of the forest, as a young lion among the flocks of sheep: who, if he goeth through, both treadeth down, and teareth in pieces, and none can deliver.
And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the Gentiles in the midst of many peoples as a lion among the beasts of the forests, and as a young lion among the flocks of sheep: who when he shall go through and tread down, and take, there is none to deliver.
In the midst of their enemies in many people-groups [DOU], the descendants of Jacob who remain alive will be like [SIM] a lion among the other wild beasts of the forest, like [SIM] a young lion who goes among a flock of sheep and pounces on one and ◄mauls it/tears it to pieces►, and no one will be able to rescue that sheep.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Micah 5:8
Study Notes — Micah 5:8
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- Micah 5:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Micah 5:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Micah 5:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Micah 5:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Micah 5:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Micah 5:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Micah 5:8
- Cambridge Bible on Micah 5:8
- Barnes' Notes on Micah 5:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Micah 5:8
- Sermons on Micah 5:8
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.Cross References
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| 1 | Zechariah 10:5 | They will be like mighty men in battle, trampling the enemy in the mire of the streets. They will fight because the LORD is with them, and they will put the horsemen to shame. |
| 2 | Micah 4:13 | Rise and thresh, O Daughter of Zion, for I will give you horns of iron and hooves of bronze to break to pieces many peoples. Then you will devote their gain to the LORD, their wealth to the Lord of all the earth. |
| 3 | Zechariah 9:15 | The LORD of Hosts will shield them. They will destroy and conquer with slingstones; they will drink and roar as with wine. And they will be filled like sprinkling bowls, drenched like the corners of the altar. |
| 4 | Psalms 2:8–12 | Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession. You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery. ” Therefore be wise, O kings; be admonished, O judges of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him. |
| 5 | Isaiah 41:15–16 | Behold, I will make you into a threshing sledge, new and sharp, with many teeth. You will thresh the mountains and crush them, and reduce the hills to chaff. You will winnow them, and a wind will carry them away; a gale will scatter them. But you will rejoice in the LORD; you will glory in the Holy One of Israel. |
| 6 | Obadiah 1:18–19 | Then the house of Jacob will be a blazing fire, and the house of Joseph a burning flame; but the house of Esau will be stubble— Jacob will set it ablaze and consume it. Therefore no survivor will remain from the house of Esau.” For the LORD has spoken. Those from the Negev will possess the mountains of Esau; those from the foothills will possess the land of the Philistines. They will occupy the fields of Ephraim and Samaria, and Benjamin will possess Gilead. |
| 7 | Psalms 50:22 | Now consider this, you who forget God, lest I tear you to pieces, with no one to rescue you: |
| 8 | Zechariah 12:3 | On that day, when all the nations of the earth gather against her, I will make Jerusalem a heavy stone for all the peoples; all who would heave it away will be severely injured. |
| 9 | Hosea 5:14 | For I am like a lion to Ephraim and like a young lion to the house of Judah. I, even I, will tear them to pieces and then go away. I will carry them off where no one can rescue them. |
| 10 | Matthew 10:14 | And if anyone will not welcome you or heed your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town. |
Micah 5:8 Summary
This verse means that God's people will be strong and powerful among the nations, like a lion, and will not be afraid or overcome by them. We can trust God to give us the courage and strength we need to be a witness for Him, even in difficult or challenging situations, as seen in Joshua 1:9. Just like a lion is the king of the forest, God's people will be a dominant and influential force in the world, bringing glory and honor to Him, as seen in Matthew 5:16. As we trust and follow God, we can be confident that He will give us victory and triumph over our enemies, and we will be a source of blessing and strength to those around us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the remnant of Jacob to be like a lion among the beasts of the forest?
This metaphor suggests that God's people will be a powerful and dominant force among the nations, just as a lion is the king of the forest, as seen in Proverbs 30:30, and will not be intimidated or overcome by them, as promised in Isaiah 41:10.
How can the remnant of Jacob be compared to both dew and a lion in consecutive verses?
These comparisons highlight the dual nature of God's people: they will be a gentle and refreshing influence, like dew, bringing life and nourishment to others, as seen in Micah 5:7, and also a powerful and feared force, like a lion, defending themselves and their faith against opposition, as seen in Micah 5:8.
What does it mean for the remnant of Jacob to trample and tear as it passes through, with no one to rescue them?
This phrase indicates that God's people will be unstoppable and victorious in their mission, and their enemies will be powerless to stop them, as seen in Romans 8:37, where it is written that we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of Micah's prophecy?
This verse is part of a larger prophecy about the restoration and triumph of God's people, as seen in Micah 4:1-5:15, where God promises to gather and redeem His people, and they will be a source of blessing and strength to the nations, as seen in Genesis 12:2-3.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to be a part of the remnant of Jacob, and how can I embody the characteristics of a lion among the nations?
- How can I balance being a gentle and refreshing influence, like dew, with being a powerful and fearless witness for Christ, like a lion?
- What are some ways that I can be a source of strength and courage to those around me, and how can I trust God to empower me for this purpose, as seen in Ephesians 6:10?
- What are some areas in my life where I feel like I am being opposed or persecuted, and how can I trust God to give me victory and triumph over them, as seen in 1 Corinthians 15:57?
Gill's Exposition on Micah 5:8
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Micah 5:8
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Micah 5:8
Trapp's Commentary on Micah 5:8
Ellicott's Commentary on Micah 5:8
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Micah 5:8
Cambridge Bible on Micah 5:8
Barnes' Notes on Micah 5:8
Whedon's Commentary on Micah 5:8
Sermons on Micah 5:8
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(Revelation - Part 6): Reign of Christ a Divine Imperative by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the current state of the world and the need for deliverance from oppression and sin. He emphasizes the importance of a perfect leader who can |
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As You Go, Make Disciples by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the structure of the text. The main command or controlling verb is to make disciples, accompanied by three pa |
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Battling With God by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the power and sovereignty of God in the context of the Babylonian captivity of Israel. He emphasizes that even though Babylon was immensely p |
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Treasures of Darkness by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the power and sovereignty of God in the context of the Babylonian captivity of Israel. He emphasizes that even though Babylon was immensely p |
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Pt 6 We Are His Treasure by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the great purpose of God, which is to display His government in the world. However, due to the rebellion of mankind, the man whom God placed |
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Tuesday #1 Revival in Early America by J. Edwin Orr | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the decline of Christianity and moral values in America during the time of the American Revolution. He mentions that many influential figures |
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Vocational Fellowship - Part 5 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being in line with God's purpose. He uses the story of Hosea and his unfaithful wife as an example of how God sovereignly w |





