Micah 5:15

Authorized King James Version

And I will execute vengeance in anger and fury upon the heathen, such as they have not heard.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְעָשִׂ֜יתִי
H6213
And I will execute
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#2
בְּאַ֧ף
H639
in anger
properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
#3
וּבְחֵמָ֛ה
H2534
and fury
heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
#4
נָקָ֖ם
H5359
vengeance
revenge
#5
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
הַגּוֹיִ֑ם
H1471
upon the heathen
a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
#7
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#8
לֹ֥א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#9
שָׁמֵֽעוּ׃
H8085
such as they have not heard
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Micah. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection