Micah 4:6
New International Version
“In that day,” declares the LORD, “I will gather the lame; I will assemble the exiles and those I have brought to grief.

New Living Translation
“In that coming day,” says the LORD, “I will gather together those who are lame, those who have been exiles, and those whom I have filled with grief.

English Standard Version
In that day, declares the LORD, I will assemble the lame and gather those who have been driven away and those whom I have afflicted;

Berean Standard Bible
“On that day,” declares the LORD, “I will gather the lame; I will assemble the outcast, even those whom I have afflicted.

King James Bible
In that day, saith the LORD, will I assemble her that halteth, and I will gather her that is driven out, and her that I have afflicted;

New King James Version
“In that day,” says the LORD, “I will assemble the lame, I will gather the outcast And those whom I have afflicted;

New American Standard Bible
“On that day,” declares the LORD, “I will assemble those who limp And gather the scattered, Those whom I have afflicted.

NASB 1995
“In that day,” declares the LORD, “I will assemble the lame And gather the outcasts, Even those whom I have afflicted.

NASB 1977
“In that day,” declares the LORD, “I will assemble the lame, And gather the outcasts, Even those whom I have afflicted.

Legacy Standard Bible
“In that day,” declares Yahweh, “I will assemble the lame And gather the banished, Even those upon whom I have brought calamity.

Amplified Bible
“In that day,” says the LORD, “I shall assemble the lame, And gather the outcasts [from foreign captivity], Even those whom I have caused pain.

Christian Standard Bible
On that day — this is the LORD’s declaration — I will assemble the lame and gather the scattered, those I have injured.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
On that day— this is the LORD’s declaration— I will assemble the lame and gather the scattered, those I have injured.

American Standard Version
In that day, saith Jehovah, will I assemble that which is lame, and I will gather that which is driven away, and that which I have afflicted;

Contemporary English Version
The LORD said: At that time I will gather my people--the lame and the outcasts, and all others into whose lives I have brought sorrow.

English Revised Version
In that day, saith the LORD, will I assemble her that halteth, and I will gather her that is driven away, and her that I have afflicted;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"When that day comes," declares the LORD, "I will gather those who are lame. I will bring together those who are scattered and those whom I have injured.

Good News Translation
"The time is coming," says the LORD, "when I will gather together the people I punished, those who have suffered in exile.

International Standard Version
"At that time," declares the LORD, "I will assemble the lame; and I will gather those whom I have scattered, along with those whom I have afflicted.

Majority Standard Bible
“On that day,” declares the LORD, “I will gather the lame; I will assemble the outcast, even those whom I have afflicted.

NET Bible
"In that day," says the LORD, "I will gather the lame, and assemble the outcasts whom I injured.

New Heart English Bible
"In that day," says the LORD, "I will assemble that which is lame, and I will gather that which is driven away, and that which I have afflicted;

Webster's Bible Translation
In that day, saith the LORD, I will assemble her that halteth, and I will gather her that is driven out, and her that I have afflicted;

World English Bible
“In that day,” says Yahweh, “I will assemble that which is lame, and I will gather that which is driven away, and that which I have afflicted;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“In that day,” a declaration of YHWH, "" “I gather the halting one, "" And the driven away one I bring together, "" And she whom I have afflicted.

Young's Literal Translation
In that day -- an affirmation of Jehovah, I do gather the halting one, And the driven away one I bring together, And she whom I have afflicted.

Smith's Literal Translation
In that day, says Jehovah, I will assemble her halting, and I will gather her thrust out, and whom I broke in pieces.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In that day, saith the Lord, I will gather up her that halteth: and her that I had cast out, I will gather up: and her whom I had afflicted.

Catholic Public Domain Version
In that day, says the Lord, I will gather together the lame. And I will recover her whom I had rejected, and her whom I had afflicted.

New American Bible
On that day—oracle of the LORD— I will gather the lame, And I will assemble the outcasts, and those whom I have afflicted.

New Revised Standard Version
In that day, says the LORD, I will assemble the lame and gather those who have been driven away, and those whom I have afflicted.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
In that day, says the LORD, I will gather those who are afar off, and I will bring near those who have been driven out and those whom I have afflicted.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
But in that day, says LORD JEHOVAH, I shall gather the distant ones and the scattered ones, I shall bring those near whom I afflicted
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
In that day, saith the LORD, will I assemble her that halteth, And I will gather her that is driven away, And her that I have afflicted;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
In that day, saith the Lord, I will gather her that is bruised, and will receive her that is cast out, and those whom I rejected.

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Context
The Restoration of Zion
6“On that day,” declares the LORD, “I will gather the lame; I will assemble the outcast, even those whom I have afflicted. 7And I will make the lame into a remnant, and the outcast into a strong nation. Then the LORD will rule over them in Mount Zion from that day and forever.…

Cross References
Isaiah 11:11-12
On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. / He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; He will collect the scattered of Judah from the four corners of the earth.

Jeremiah 31:8
Behold, I will bring them from the land of the north and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, including the blind and the lame, expectant mothers and women in labor. They will return as a great assembly!

Zephaniah 3:19-20
Behold, at that time, I will deal with all who afflict you. I will save the lame and gather the scattered; and I will appoint praise and fame for the disgraced throughout the earth. / At that time I will bring you in; yes, at that time I will gather you. For I will give you fame and praise among all the peoples of the earth when I restore your captives before your very eyes,” says the LORD.

Ezekiel 34:16
I will seek the lost, bring back the strays, bind up the broken, and strengthen the weak; but the sleek and strong I will destroy. I will shepherd them with justice.’

Isaiah 35:3-6
Strengthen the limp hands and steady the feeble knees! / Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.” / Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. ...

Jeremiah 23:3
Then I Myself will gather the remnant of My flock from all the lands to which I have banished them, and I will return them to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and multiply.

Isaiah 40:11
He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.

Ezekiel 37:21-22
you are to tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will take the Israelites out of the nations to which they have gone, and I will gather them from all around and bring them into their own land. / I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel, and one king will rule over all of them. Then they will no longer be two nations and will never again be divided into two kingdoms.

Hosea 14:4
I will heal their apostasy; I will freely love them, for My anger has turned away from them.

Zechariah 10:6
I will strengthen the house of Judah and save the house of Joseph. I will restore them because I have compassion on them, and they will be as though I had not rejected them. For I am the LORD their God, and I will answer them.

Matthew 15:30-31
Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them. / The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel.

Luke 14:13-14
But when you host a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind, / and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”

John 10:16
I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd.

Romans 11:25-26
I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in. / And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob.

Acts 15:16-17
‘After this I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it, / so that the remnant of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who are called by My name, says the Lord who does these things


Treasury of Scripture

In that day, said the LORD, will I assemble her that halts, and I will gather her that is driven out, and her that I have afflicted;

will I.

Micah 2:12
I will surely assemble, O Jacob, all of thee; I will surely gather the remnant of Israel; I will put them together as the sheep of Bozrah, as the flock in the midst of their fold: they shall make great noise by reason of the multitude of men.

Psalm 38:17
For I am ready to halt, and my sorrow is continually before me.

Isaiah 35:3-6
Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees…

and I.

Psalm 147:2
The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.

Isaiah 56:8
The Lord GOD which gathereth the outcasts of Israel saith, Yet will I gather others to him, beside those that are gathered unto him.

Jeremiah 3:18
In those days the house of Judah shall walk with the house of Israel, and they shall come together out of the land of the north to the land that I have given for an inheritance unto your fathers.

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Micah 4
1. The glory,
5. and the peace of Christ's kingdom.
6. The restoration,
11. and victory of the church.














On that day
This phrase is often used in prophetic literature to denote a specific time of divine intervention or fulfillment of God's promises. In the context of Micah, "that day" refers to a future time when God will restore His people. The Hebrew term "yom" (day) can signify a literal day or an era, emphasizing the certainty and divine timing of God's plan. This phrase assures believers that God's promises are not vague but are set for an appointed time, encouraging trust in His sovereign timeline.

declares the LORD
This phrase underscores the authority and certainty of the message. The Hebrew word for "declares" is "ne'um," which is often used in prophetic contexts to affirm that the message comes directly from God. The use of "LORD" (YHWH) highlights the covenantal relationship between God and His people, reminding readers of His faithfulness and unchanging nature. This declaration is a divine promise, assuring believers of God's active role in their redemption and restoration.

I will gather the lame
The act of gathering signifies God's intention to bring together those who are scattered or marginalized. The "lame" represents those who are weak, disadvantaged, or suffering. In the Hebrew context, the word "lame" (pisseach) can also symbolize spiritual or moral weakness. This promise reflects God's compassion and His desire to restore and heal those who are broken, both physically and spiritually. It is a powerful reminder of God's inclusive love and His commitment to uplift the downtrodden.

I will assemble the outcast
To "assemble" indicates a deliberate and purposeful action by God to bring together those who have been rejected or exiled. The "outcast" refers to individuals who have been marginalized or separated from the community. In the Hebrew context, this could include those exiled due to sin or societal rejection. God's promise to assemble them highlights His redemptive plan to restore community and belonging, emphasizing His grace and mercy towards those who have been alienated.

even those I have afflicted
This phrase acknowledges that some of the suffering experienced by God's people is a result of divine discipline. The Hebrew word for "afflicted" (ra'a) can mean to cause distress or trouble. This acknowledgment of divine affliction serves as a reminder of God's justice and the consequences of sin. However, it also underscores His mercy, as He promises to restore even those He has disciplined. This dual aspect of God's character—justice and mercy—offers hope and assurance of His ultimate plan for redemption and restoration.

(6, 7) Her that halted.--Like flocks wearied with heat and journeyings. The promise immediately refers to the return when God would re-establish the Jews, and eventually come Himself to the restored Temple. And, further, His own promise sanctions the words of Micah as to the abiding character of His rule, that legacy which He left to the Church--"Lo, I am with yon alway, even unto the end of the world."

Verses 6, 7. - § 5. In this promised restoration all Israel is included, if they choose to accept, the offer. Verse 6. - In that day. The Messianic age of ver. 1. Her that halteth; Septuagint, τὴν συντετριμμένην, "her that is bruised;" Vulgate, claudicantem. Under the image of a flock footsore and dispersed, the prophet signifies the depressed condition of the excelled Hebrews (comp. Micah 2:12; Zephaniah 3:19). It is the sick and afflicted here who are to he gathered together, the remnant, that is (ver. 7), wherever found, which turns to the Lord in repentance and humility.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“On that
הַה֜וּא (ha·hū)
Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

day,”
בַּיּ֨וֹם (bay·yō·wm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

declares
נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5002: An oracle

the LORD,
יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

“I will gather
אֹֽסְפָה֙ (’ō·sə·p̄āh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular
Strong's 622: To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove

the lame;
הַצֹּ֣לֵעָ֔ה (haṣ·ṣō·lê·‘āh)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 6760: To limp

I will assemble
אֲקַבֵּ֑צָה (’ă·qab·bê·ṣāh)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular
Strong's 6908: To gather, collect

the outcast,
וְהַנִּדָּחָ֖ה (wə·han·nid·dā·ḥāh)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 5080: To impel, thrust, banish

even those whom
וַאֲשֶׁ֖ר (wa·’ă·šer)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

I have afflicted.
הֲרֵעֹֽתִי׃ (hă·rê·‘ō·ṯî)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7489: To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, bad


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