KJV ORIGINAL
And he shall stand and feed in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God; and they shall abide: for now shall he be great unto the ends of the earth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He's going to stand strong and take care of his people with God's power backing him up, carrying the full weight of God's name and authority. And his people? They're going to be safe and secure. Because his greatness is about to reach every corner of the world.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When God backs your leadership, your influence goes global and your people find real security.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Micah wrote this book primarily to the people of Judah, and also to Israel, during the late 8th century BCE. Micah prophesied during a period of social injustice, idolatry, and the impending Assyrian threat, condemning the nation's sins while also foretelling future deliverance and a new leader.
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