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Micah 7:14 Meaning

Feed thy people with thy rod, the flock of thine heritage, which dwell solitarily in the wood, in the midst of Carmel: let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old.

Context Explained

12In that day also he shall come even to thee from Assyria, and from the fortified cities, and from the fortress even to the river, and from sea to sea, and from mountain to mountain.

13Notwithstanding the land shall be desolate because of them that dwell therein, for the fruit of their doings.

14Feed thy people with thy rod, the flock of thine heritage, which dwell solitarily in the wood, in the midst of Carmel: let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old.

15According to the days of thy coming out of the land of Egypt will I shew unto him marvellous things.

16The nations shall see and be confounded at all their might: they shall lay their hand upon their mouth, their ears shall be deaf.

Key Themes

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Related Cross References

  • Psalm 23:1

    Both verses express the theme of God as a shepherd providing for His people.

  • Ezekiel 34:15

    Ezekiel prophesies God as a shepherd, fulfilled in Jesus.

  • Hebrews 13:20

    Jesus is referred to as the great shepherd of the sheep.

Source: Micah 7:14