Verse (Click for Chapter) 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. Berean Literal Bible “On that day,” a declaration of YHWH, “I will gather the lame, and 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. Berean Annotated Bible “On that day, declares the LORD {YHWH}, “I will gather the lame; I will assemble the outcast, even those whom I have afflicted. 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. 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; Majority Text Translations 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. 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. Berean Literal Bible “On that day,” a declaration of YHWH, “I will gather the lame, and I will assemble the outcast, even those 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 BibleIn 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 BibleIn 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 1917In 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Restoration of Zion6“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 “On that day,” Zephaniah 3:11 On that day you will not be put to shame for any of the deeds by which you have transgressed against Me. For then I will remove from among you those who rejoice in their pride, and you will never again be haughty on My holy mountain. Isaiah 11:10-12 On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious. / 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. declares the LORD, Jeremiah 31:31-34 Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. / It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant they broke, though I was a husband to them,” declares the LORD. / “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. … Ezekiel 36:22-23 Therefore tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: It is not for your sake that I will act, O house of Israel, but for My holy name, which you profaned among the nations to which you went. / I will show the holiness of My great name, which has been profaned among the nations—the name you have profaned among them. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, declares the Lord GOD, when I show My holiness in you before their eyes. “I will gather the lame; 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. Isaiah 35:5-6 Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. I will assemble the outcast, Isaiah 56:8 Thus declares the Lord GOD, who gathers the dispersed of Israel: “I will gather to them still others besides those already gathered.” Deuteronomy 30:3-4 then He will restore you from captivity and have compassion on you and gather you from all the nations to which the LORD your God has scattered you. / Even if you have been banished to the farthest horizon, He will gather you and return you from there. even those whom I have afflicted. Deuteronomy 32:39 See now that I am He; there is no God besides Me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal, and there is no one who can deliver from My hand. Lamentations 3:31-33 For the Lord will not cast us off forever. / Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion. / For He does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of men. 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! 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. 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. Jump to Previous Affirmation Afflicted Assemble Declares Driven Evil Exiles Gather Goes Grief Halteth Halting Lame Outcasts Steps Together UncertainJump to Next Affirmation Afflicted Assemble Declares Driven Evil Exiles Gather Goes Grief Halteth Halting Lame Outcasts Steps Together UncertainMicah 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 often refers to a future time of divine intervention or fulfillment of prophecy. In the context of Micah, it points to a time when God will restore His people. It is a common prophetic expression found throughout the Old Testament, indicating a significant event in God's redemptive plan (e.g., Isaiah 2:11, Zechariah 14:1). declares the LORD, I will gather the lame; I will assemble the outcast, even those whom I have afflicted. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who speaks through the prophet Micah, promising restoration and gathering of His people. 2. The Lame Symbolic of those who are weak, marginalized, or disadvantaged, both physically and spiritually, within the community of Israel. 3. The Outcast Refers to those who have been exiled or rejected, either by society or due to their own circumstances, representing the dispersed people of Israel. 4. The Afflicted Those who have suffered due to divine judgment or life's hardships, indicating God's discipline and the resulting need for restoration. 5. Micah A prophet in the 8th century BC, who delivered messages of judgment and hope to the people of Judah and Israel. Teaching Points God's Heart for the MarginalizedGod shows special concern for those who are weak, outcast, and afflicted. This reflects His compassionate nature and calls us to mirror His love in our communities. Restoration and Hope The promise of gathering and restoration offers hope to those who feel abandoned or judged. It reminds us that God's discipline is not the end but a pathway to renewal. Inclusivity in God's Kingdom The inclusion of the lame and outcast in God's gathering challenges us to embrace inclusivity in our churches and communities, welcoming all regardless of their status or past. Divine Sovereignty and Compassion God's ability to gather and restore highlights His sovereignty and compassion. We can trust in His plans, even when circumstances seem dire. Responding to God's Call As recipients of God's grace, we are called to participate in His mission by reaching out to the marginalized and sharing the message of hope and restoration. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Micah 4:6?2. How does Micah 4:6 demonstrate God's promise to gather the remnant? 3. What does "assemble the lame" reveal about God's compassion and inclusivity? 4. How does Micah 4:6 connect to Jesus' ministry of healing and restoration? 5. How can we participate in God's work of gathering the marginalized today? 6. What personal steps can you take to support the "afflicted" in your community? 7. What does Micah 4:6 reveal about God's plan for the remnant of Israel? 8. How does Micah 4:6 reflect God's promise of restoration and healing? 9. In what ways does Micah 4:6 challenge our understanding of divine justice? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Micah 4? 11. Why does Micah 4:6–7 claim God will gather the lame and outcasts if no recorded mass restoration event for these groups exists? 12. What is loving your neighbor as yourself? 13. What are the key teachings and events in Luke? 14. How can we show mercy to others daily? What Does Micah 4:6 Mean “On that day,” declares the LORD• “That day” points to a real, future moment when God personally intervenes in history. • Throughout Scripture this phrase marks the climactic “Day of the LORD” when He vindicates His people and judges evil (Isaiah 2:2; Zechariah 14:9). • For Micah’s original hearers—surrounded by looming exile—this promise assured them that judgment was not God’s last word. • For believers today it fuels hope that the same God will close history exactly as He foretold (2 Peter 3:10-13). “I will gather the lame; • God singles out those who cannot make the journey on their own—the injured, weak, and overlooked. • He personally “gathers” them, just as a shepherd lifts a wounded sheep (Ezekiel 34:16; Psalm 147:2). • Jesus mirrored this heart when He healed the lame and proclaimed, “the lame walk” as evidence of the kingdom’s arrival (Matthew 11:5). • The verse affirms that physical limitations do not disqualify anyone from God’s future glory; instead, they showcase His rescuing power (1 Corinthians 1:27-29). I will assemble the outcast, • Exile scattered Israel, but the Lord promises to “assemble” every person driven away (Isaiah 11:12; Jeremiah 31:10). • He does not merely allow the marginalized to slip back in; He hosts the gathering Himself (Psalm 147:2). • Jesus told a parable of a host sending servants to “bring in the poor, crippled, blind, and lame” so His house would be full (Luke 14:21). That story echoes Micah’s promise. • In Christ, Gentiles—once “excluded from the commonwealth of Israel”—are now “brought near” (Ephesians 2:12-13), proving that God still assembles outcasts. even those whom I have afflicted. • God admits He was behind Israel’s hardship, a loving discipline meant to restore (Deuteronomy 32:39; Hosea 6:1). • His affliction never has the last word; He wounds to heal, humbles to raise up (Lamentations 3:31-33). • The same hand that disciplines also gathers, underscoring His covenant faithfulness (Hebrews 12:6-11). • Knowing this, any believer enduring divine correction can look forward to the sure embrace promised here. summary Micah 4:6 paints a future scene where God Himself steps in, gathers the disabled, restores the scattered, and even reclaims those He once disciplined. The verse assures every wounded, forgotten, or chastened heart that the Lord’s final act is restoration, not rejection. (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 thatהַה֜וּא (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 Links Micah 4:6 NIVMicah 4:6 NLT Micah 4:6 ESV Micah 4:6 NASB Micah 4:6 KJV Micah 4:6 BibleApps.com Micah 4:6 Biblia Paralela Micah 4:6 Chinese Bible Micah 4:6 French Bible Micah 4:6 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Micah 4:6 In that day says Yahweh I will (Mc Mic. 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