Micah 4

The Mountain of the Lord

1 But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it. References Lord: Psalms 22:27, 86:9, Jeremiah 3:17, Hosea 3:5, Zechariah 2:11, 8:3, Malachi 1:11. Parallel theme: Isaiah 54:2, Ezekiel 43:12, Acts 2:17 +5

2 And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the lawLaw: תּוֹרָה (Torah). The Hebrew Torah (תּוֹרָה) means law or instruction—God's revealed will for His people. The Law includes moral, civil, and ceremonial commandments, revealing God's character and humanity's need for a Savior. shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. References God: Jeremiah 31:6, John 7:17, Romans 15:19. References Lord: Psalms 25:12, Isaiah 54:13, Zechariah 14:16. Word: Isaiah 2:3, Mark 16:20. References Jerusalem: Luke 24:47, Acts 1:8 +5

3 And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. Judgment: Psalms 96:13, 98:9, Isaiah 2:4, Acts 17:31. Word: Hosea 2:18. Parallel theme: Isaiah 65:25

4 But they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig tree; and none shall make them afraid: for the mouth of the LORD of hosts hath spoken it. References Lord: Isaiah 1:20, 40:5, 58:14, Zechariah 3:10. Parallel theme: 1 Kings 4:25, Ezekiel 34:28

5 For all people will walk every one in the name of his godGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity., and we will walk in the name of the LORD our God for ever and ever. References Lord: Isaiah 2:5, 26:8, Zechariah 10:12. References God: Joshua 24:15, 2 Kings 17:29, Psalms 48:14, Colossians 3:17 +2

6 In that day, saith the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., will I assemble her that halteth, and I will gather her that is driven out, and her that I have afflicted; References Lord: Psalms 147:2, Isaiah 56:8. Parallel theme: Zephaniah 3:19, John 10:16

7 And I will make her that halted a remnant, and her that was cast far off a strong nation: and the LORD shall reign over them in mount Zion from henceforth, even for ever. Kingdom: Isaiah 24:23, Daniel 7:14, Luke 1:33, Revelation 11:15. Parallel theme: Micah 2:12, 7:18

8 And thou, O tower of the flock, the strong hold of the daughter of Zion, unto thee shall it come, even the first dominion; the kingdomKingdom: מַלְכוּת (Malkhut). The Hebrew malkhut (מַלְכוּת) denotes kingdom or royal rule—the realm and reign of a king. God's kingdom represents His sovereign rule over all creation. shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem. Kingdom: Daniel 2:44, Obadiah 1:21, Revelation 22:5. References Jerusalem: Zechariah 9:10. Parallel theme: Genesis 35:21, Numbers 24:19, Isaiah 1:26, Zechariah 9:12, Mark 12:1, Ephesians 1:21 +5

The Lord's Plan and Deliverance

9 Now why dost thou cry out aloud? is there no king in thee? is thy counsellor perished? for pangs have taken thee as a woman in travail. Kingdom: Jeremiah 8:19

10 Be in pain, and labour to bring forth, O daughter of Zion, like a woman in travail: for now shalt thou go forth out of the city, and thou shalt dwell in the field, and thou shalt go even to Babylon; there shalt thou be delivered; there the LORD shall redeemRedeem: גָּאַל (Gaal). The Hebrew gaal (גָּאַל) means to redeem or act as kinsman-redeemer (go'el)—buying back family property or relatives. It foreshadows Christ redeeming His people through His blood. thee from the hand of thine enemies. References Lord: Isaiah 45:13. Redemption: Psalms 106:10, Isaiah 43:14, 48:20, Jeremiah 15:21. References Babylon: 2 Kings 20:18. Parallel theme: Hosea 1:10, 2:14, 13:13, Revelation 12:14 +5

11 Now also many nations are gathered against thee, that say, Let her be defiled, and let our eye look upon Zion. Parallel theme: Micah 7:10, Obadiah 1:12

12 But they know not the thoughts of the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., neither understand they his counsel: for he shall gather them as the sheaves into the floor. References Lord: Isaiah 55:8, Jeremiah 29:11. Parallel theme: Luke 3:17

13 Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion: for I will make thine horn iron, and I will make thy hoofs brass: and thou shalt beat in pieces many people: and I will consecrate their gain unto the LORD, and their substance unto the Lord of the whole earth. References Lord: Joshua 6:19, Isaiah 18:7, 23:18, Jeremiah 51:33, Zechariah 4:14, 6:5. Parallel theme: Psalms 68:29, Daniel 2:44, 1 Corinthians 16:2 +4