Micah 4 KJV
1 But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it.
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 law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
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.
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.
5 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.
6 In that day, saith the Lord, will I assemble her that halteth, and I will gather her that is driven out, and her that I have afflicted;
Micah 4 (Old Testament)
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.
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 kingdom shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem.
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.
10 Be in pain, and labour tobring 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 redeem thee from the hand of thine enemies.
11 Now also many nations are gathered against thee, that say, Let her be defiled, and let our eye look upon Zion.
12 But they know not the thoughts of the Lord, neither understand they his counsel: for he shall gather them as the sheaves into the floor.
Mic.4 (Old Testament)
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.
| Hebrew Word + Transliteration | Verse + Snippet | Meaning | Scholarly Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| בְּאַחֲרִית הַיָּמִים — be’acharit hayyamim | Verse 1 — “in the last days…” | “Latter days.” | Be’acharit (“latter days”) indicates prophetic culmination (“end times”). Micah points to a restored era of peace. The term carries eschatological expectation. — C. F. Keil, Commentary on the Minor Prophets (1866) |
| יִנָּשֵׂא — yinnasē | Verse 1 — “…the mountain… shall be exalted…” | “Raised,” lifted up. | Yinnasē (“to lift up”) expresses divine elevation (“exalt”). Zion becomes the spiritual center of the world. The term highlights God’s supremacy. — Franz Delitzsch, Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament (1881) |
| וְנָהֲרוּ — venaharu | Verse 1 — “…people shall flow unto it…” | “Flow,” stream. | Venaharu (“flow”) conveys eager movement toward God (“stream/flow”). Nations desire His instruction. The term symbolizes spiritual attraction. — Wilhelm Gesenius, Hebrew and Chaldee Lexicon (1847) |
| יֹרֵנוּ — yorēnu | Verse 2 — “…He will teach us…” | “Teach,” instruct. | Yorēnu (“to teach”) denotes divine instruction (“teach”). God becomes the direct instructor of nations. The term emphasizes submission to His Torah. — A. B. Davidson, Hebrew Syntax (1894) |
| וְכִתְּתוּ — vekittetū | Verse 3 — “…beat their swords…” | “Hammer,” crush. | Kittetū (“to beat down”) expresses transformation (“beat/hammer”). Instruments of war become tools of peace. The term embodies redemptive reversal. — Franz Delitzsch, Commentary on the Prophets (1881) |
| תִּשָּׂא־גּוֹי אֶל־גּוֹי — tissā goy el goy | Verse 3 — “…nation shall not lift up sword…” | “Lift,” raise. | Tissā (“to lift”) signifies aggressive action (“raise against”). The prophet envisions cessation of hostility. The term anticipates global peace. — C. F. Keil, Minor Prophets Commentary (1866) |
| מִשְׁלוֹ — mishlo | Verse 4 — “…under his vine…” | “Shade,” covering. | Mishlo (“shade”) evokes security (“protection”). Micah describes undisturbed peace. The term recalls covenant blessing imagery. — Samuel Rolles Driver, Introduction to the Literature of the OT (1891) |
| יִשְׁעֶן — yisha‘en | Verse 5 — “…we will walk in the name…” | “Lean,” trust. | Yisha‘en (“to lean”) means dependence (“trust”). Israel finds stability in Yahweh alone. The term frames covenant loyalty. — Wilhelm Gesenius, Hebrew Lexicon (1847) |
| אֶקְבְּצָה — ’eqbetzāh | Verse 6 — “…I will assemble her…” | “Gather,” collect. | ’Eqbetzāh (“gather”) describes divine regathering (“assemble”). God brings back the scattered remnant. The term affirms restoration. — C. F. Keil, Minor Prophets (1866) |
| יְמְלֹךְ — yemlokh | Verse 7 — “…the LORD shall reign…” | “Reign,” rule. | Yemlokh (“to reign”) declares sovereign kingship (“rule”). God’s eternal authority is central to Micah’s hope. The term grounds eschatological confidence. — Franz Delitzsch, Biblical Commentary (1881) |
Chapter 4
Verse: "They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore." (Micah 4:3)
Lesson: This verse speaks of a future time of peace and restoration that will come when God establishes his kingdom on earth. It reminds us that even in the midst of conflict and chaos, we can hold onto hope and trust in God's promises.
Conclusion: As followers of Christ, we are called to be peacemakers and work towards the reconciliation of all people. We can take comfort in the fact that one day, all things will be made new and there will be no more war or violence.
Prayer points: Pray for peace in areas of conflict around the world, and ask God to help you be an instrument of his peace in your own life and relationships.
