Micah 5:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Micah 5:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Micah 5:7 is a verse from the book of Micah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many people as a dew from the LORD, as the showers upon the grass, tha..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Micah 5:7 — KJV
“And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many people as a dew from the LORD, as the showers upon the grass, that tarrieth not for man, nor waiteth for the sons of men.”
— Micah 5:7 (KJV)
Micah 5:7 in Context — About the Book of Micah
Micah alternates judgment and hope with a prophet's precision — predicting both Jerusalem's fall and Bethlehem as Messiah's birthplace seven centuries early. His summary of true religion is unmatched: act justly, love mercy, walk humbly with your God.
Cross-References for Micah 5:7
“Though these three men were in it, as I live, saith the Lord GOD, they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters; they only shall be delivered, but the land shall be desolate. in it: Heb. in the midst of it”
Shares key themes with Micah 5:7: midst, lord, nor
“For the LORD had said unto Moses, Say unto the children of Israel, Ye are a stiffnecked people: I will come up into the midst of thee in a moment, and consume thee: therefore now put off thy ornaments from thee, that I may know what to do unto thee.”
Shares key themes with Micah 5:7: midst, people, lord
“And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he doeth somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and be guilty; any one: Heb. any soul common...: Heb. people of the land”
Shares key themes with Micah 5:7: people, lord, nor
“And ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God, ye, and your sons, and your daughters, and your menservants, and your maidservants, and the Levite that is within your gates; forasmuch as he hath no part nor inheritance with you.”
Shares key themes with Micah 5:7: lord, nor, sons
“And he smote the men of Bethshemesh, because they had looked into the ark of the LORD, even he smote of the people fifty thousand and threescore and ten men: and the people lamented, because the LORD had smitten many of the people with a great slaughter.”
Shares key themes with Micah 5:7: many, people, lord
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