Therefore will he give them up, until the time that she which travaileth hath brought forth: then the remnant of his brethren shall return unto the children of Israel.
So God will let them face the consequences until the promised one is born. After that happens, the rest of his people who were scattered will come back home to Israel.
Sometimes God lets us go through hard times because something amazing is coming that we can't see yet.
📚 Historical Context
Micah was a prophet in Judah during the 8th century BC, speaking to a people facing threats from the Assyrian empire due to their widespread idolatry and social injustice. This verse foretells God temporarily withdrawing His protection until a time of intense struggle, like a woman in labor, leads to the birth of a deliverer, symbolizing the future restoration of a remnant of Israel. It fits into the broader biblical story of divine judgment followed by redemption, as seen in the historical context of Israel's exile and eventual return.
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