Old Testament · Prophecy
Micah 5:2
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But thou, Beth–lehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.
About Micah 5:2
Set against the backdrop of Bethlehem, Micah 5:2 explores Advent in the Bible and Bethlehem in the Bible with vivid immediacy. This passage from Micah illustrates how place and faith intertwine throughout the Old Testament narrative.
Related Verses
- Isaiah 9:6
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
- Isaiah 7:14
“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”
- Matthew 1:23
“Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”
- Luke 2:11
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
- John 1:14
“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”
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How to Apply Micah 5:2
Use Micah 5:2 as a daily declaration. Speak it over your circumstances, inserting your name where relevant. Let its promise from Micah anchor your perspective as you navigate decisions related to on the theme of Advent in the Bible, and share it with one person who might need it today.