Micah 4:5

Authorized King James Version

For all people will walk every one in the name of his god, and we will walk in the name of the LORD our God for ever and ever.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כִּ֚י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#2
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#3
הָ֣עַמִּ֔ים
H5971
For all people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#4
יֵלְכ֕וּ
H1980
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#5
אִ֖ישׁ
H376
every one
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#6
בְּשֵׁם
H8034
in the name
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
#7
אֱלֹהֵ֖ינוּ
H430
of his god
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#8
וַאֲנַ֗חְנוּ
H587
we
#9
נֵלֵ֛ךְ
H1980
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#10
בְּשֵׁם
H8034
in the name
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
#11
יְהוָ֥ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#12
אֱלֹהֵ֖ינוּ
H430
of his god
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#13
לְעוֹלָ֥ם
H5769
for ever
properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
#14
וָעֶֽד׃
H5703
and ever
properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e., (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or wit

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Micah Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection