Micah 5:6 Meaning and Explanation
“And they shall waste the land of Assyria with the sword, and the land of Nimrod in the entrances thereof: thus shall he deliver us from the Assyrian, when he cometh into our land, and when he treadeth within our borders.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →The raised-up shepherds will turn back Assyria, and the Ruler will deliver His people whenever the enemy invades.
What Does Micah 5:6 Mean?
The deliverance is described in the language of the age, turning back the land of Assyria, the land of Nimrod. The threat that pressed in upon the borders is met and overcome. The promised Ruler delivers His people when the enemy treads within their land.
Behind the historical picture stands a larger truth: God's appointed One rescues His people from whatever oppresses them. The verse assures the faithful that no invading power, however mighty in its day, is beyond the reach of the Deliverer God provides. He brings rescue not from one foe only but from all that would overrun His own.
Frequently Asked Questions About Micah 5:6
What does Micah 5:6 mean?
The raised-up shepherds will turn back Assyria, and the Ruler will deliver His people whenever the enemy invades.