Micah 5:4 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The coming Ruler will shepherd His people in the Lord's strength, and His greatness will reach to the ends of the earth.
What Does Micah 5:4 Mean?
The Ruler from Bethlehem is now seen as a shepherd. He stands and feeds His flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of God's name. Under such a shepherd the people will abide, secure and settled, for he himself is great to the ends of the earth.
This is the Good Shepherd whose care does not fail, whose strength is the Lord's own. His reign is not local but universal, reaching every corner of the earth. Christians see here the Messiah whose flock spans the nations, who feeds and keeps His people, and whose greatness is now proclaimed in every land.
Micah 5:4 in the Original Language
ra'ah (רָעָה), 'feed' -- to shepherd, to tend and nourish a flock with constant care.
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What does Micah 5:4 mean?
The coming Ruler will shepherd His people in the Lord's strength, and His greatness will reach to the ends of the earth.