Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Your hand will be lifted up in triumph over your enemies, and all your foes will be destroyed. New Living Translation The people of Israel will stand up to their foes, and all their enemies will be wiped out. English Standard Version Your hand shall be lifted up over your adversaries, and all your enemies shall be cut off. Berean Standard Bible Your hand will be lifted over your foes, and all your enemies will be cut off. Berean Literal Bible Your hand will be lifted against your adversaries, and all your enemies will be cut off. King James Bible Thine hand shall be lifted up upon thine adversaries, and all thine enemies shall be cut off. New King James Version Your hand shall be lifted against your adversaries, And all your enemies shall be cut off. New American Standard Bible Your hand will be lifted up against your adversaries, And all your enemies will be eliminated. NASB 1995 Your hand will be lifted up against your adversaries, And all your enemies will be cut off. NASB 1977 Your hand will be lifted up against your adversaries, And all your enemies will be cut off. Legacy Standard Bible Your hand will be raised up against your adversaries, And all your enemies will be cut off. Amplified Bible Your hand will be lifted up against your adversaries, And all your enemies shall be cut off and destroyed. Berean Annotated Bible Your hand will be lifted over your foes, and all your enemies will be cut off. Christian Standard Bible Your hand will be lifted up against your adversaries, and all your enemies will be destroyed. Holman Christian Standard Bible Your hand will be lifted up against your adversaries, and all your enemies will be destroyed. American Standard Version Let thy hand be lifted up above thine adversaries, and let all thine enemies be cut off. Contemporary English Version they will be helpless, completely destroyed. English Revised Version Let thine hand be lifted up above thine adversaries, and let all thine enemies be cut off. GOD'S WORD® Translation You will use your power against your opponents, and all your enemies will be destroyed. Good News Translation Israel will conquer her enemies and destroy them all. International Standard Version You will turn your power against your adversaries, and all of your enemies will be cut down." NET Bible Lift your hand triumphantly against your adversaries; may all your enemies be destroyed! New Heart English Bible Let your hand be lifted up above your adversaries, and let all of your enemies be cut off. Webster's Bible Translation Thy hand shall be lifted up upon thy adversaries, and all thy enemies shall be cut off. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYour hand will be lifted over your foes, and all your enemies will be cut off. World English Bible Let your hand be lifted up above your adversaries, and let all of your enemies be cut off. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHigh is your hand above your adversaries, "" And all your enemies are cut off. Berean Literal Bible Your hand will be lifted against your adversaries, and all your enemies will be cut off. Young's Literal Translation High is thy hand above thine adversaries, And all thine enemies are cut off. Smith's Literal Translation Thy hand shall be raised up against thine adversaries, and all thine enemies shall be cut off. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThy hand shall be lifted up over thy enemies, and all thy enemies shall be cut off. Catholic Public Domain Version Your hand will be exalted over your enemies, and all your adversaries will pass away. New American Bible Your hand shall be lifted above your foes, and all your enemies shall be cut down. New Revised Standard Version Your hand shall be lifted up over your adversaries, and all your enemies shall be cut off. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYour hand shall be lifted up against your adversaries, and all your enemies shall perish. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Your hand shall be lifted up against your haters and all your enemies shall be destroyed OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Let Thy hand be lifted up above Thine adversaries, And let all Thine enemies be cut off. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thine hand shall be lifted up against them that afflict thee, and all thine enemies shall be utterly destroyed. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Remnant of Jacob…8Then the remnant of Jacob will be among the nations, in the midst of many peoples, like a lion among the beasts of the forest, like a young lion among flocks of sheep, which tramples and tears as it passes through, with no one to rescue them. 9Your hand will be lifted over your foes, and all your enemies will be cut off. 10“In that day,” declares the LORD, “I will remove your horses from among you and wreck your chariots.… Cross References Your hand will be lifted over your foes, Psalm 21:8-9 Your hand will apprehend all Your enemies; Your right hand will seize those who hate You. / You will place them in a fiery furnace at the time of Your appearing. In His wrath the LORD will engulf them, and the fire will consume them. Genesis 49:8-10 Judah, your brothers shall praise you. Your hand shall be on the necks of your enemies; your father’s sons shall bow down to you. / Judah is a young lion—my son, you return from the prey. Like a lion he crouches and lies down; like a lioness, who dares to rouse him? / The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. Exodus 17:11-13 As long as Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed; but when he lowered them, Amalek prevailed. / When Moses’ hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur held his hands up, one on each side, so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down. / So Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his army with the sword. and all your enemies will be cut off. Psalm 21:10 You will wipe their descendants from the earth, and their offspring from the sons of men. Psalm 37:38-40 But the transgressors will all be destroyed; the future of the wicked will be cut off. / The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble. / The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him. Isaiah 14:22 “I will rise up against them,” declares the LORD of Hosts. “I will cut off from Babylon her name and her remnant, her offspring and her posterity,” declares the LORD. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. Psalm 18:40 You have made my enemies retreat before me; I destroyed those who hated me. Psalm 110:1-2 A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” / The LORD extends Your mighty scepter from Zion: “Rule in the midst of Your enemies.” Zechariah 10:5 They will be like mighty men in battle, trampling the enemy in the mire of the streets. They will fight because the LORD is with them, and they will put the horsemen to shame. Jeremiah 51:20-23 “You are My war club, My weapon for battle. With you I shatter nations; with you I bring kingdoms to ruin. / With you I shatter the horse and rider; with you I shatter the chariot and driver. / With you I shatter man and woman; with you I shatter the old man and the youth; with you I shatter the young man and the maiden. … Isaiah 10:24-27 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD of Hosts says: “O My people who dwell in Zion, do not fear Assyria, who strikes you with a rod and lifts his staff against you as the Egyptians did. / For in just a little while My fury against you will subside, and My anger will turn to their destruction.” / And the LORD of Hosts will brandish a whip against them, as when He struck Midian at the rock of Oreb. He will raise His staff over the sea, as He did in Egypt. … Isaiah 11:4 but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips. Psalm 2:9 You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery.” Psalm 44:5 Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies. Treasury of Scripture Your hand shall be lifted up on your adversaries, and all your enemies shall be cut off. hand. Psalm 21:8 Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee. Psalm 106:26 Therefore he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow them in the wilderness: Isaiah 1:25 And I will turn my hand upon thee, and purely purge away thy dross, and take away all thy tin: Jump to Previous Adversaries Cut Destroyed Enemies Foes Hand Haters High Lifted TriumphJump to Next Adversaries Cut Destroyed Enemies Foes Hand Haters High Lifted TriumphMicah 5 1. The birth of Christ.4. His kingdom. 8. His conquest. Your hand will be lifted over your foes This phrase signifies a position of power and victory. In biblical context, the "hand" often symbolizes strength and action. The lifting of the hand over foes indicates a divinely granted triumph. Historically, Israel faced numerous adversaries, and this promise would have been a source of hope and encouragement. The imagery of a lifted hand is reminiscent of Moses during the battle with the Amalekites (Exodus 17:11), where the raised hand signified God's intervention and support. This phrase can also be seen as a type of Christ, who ultimately triumphs over all spiritual foes, as seen in passages like Colossians 2:15, where Christ disarms the powers and authorities. and all your enemies will be cut off Persons / Places / Events 1. MicahA prophet in the 8th century BC, Micah delivered messages of judgment and hope to the people of Judah and Israel. His prophecies often addressed social injustice and the coming of a future ruler from Bethlehem. 2. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which faced threats from surrounding nations during Micah's time. The prophecy in Micah 5:9 speaks to the deliverance and victory that Judah would experience. 3. Enemies/Foes The adversaries of Judah, representing both literal nations that opposed them and spiritual forces that stand against God's people. 4. God's Deliverance The event of God intervening on behalf of His people, ensuring their victory over their enemies. 5. Messianic Prophecy Micah 5 contains prophecies about the coming Messiah, who would ultimately fulfill God's promise of deliverance and peace. Teaching Points Divine EmpowermentGod empowers His people to overcome their adversaries. Believers can trust in God's strength rather than their own. Victory in Christ The ultimate fulfillment of this prophecy is found in Jesus Christ, who conquers sin and death. Christians are called to live in the victory He provides. Spiritual Warfare The battle against spiritual enemies is ongoing, but believers are assured of victory through faith and reliance on God. Hope and Assurance This verse offers hope and assurance that God will act on behalf of His people, cutting off their enemies and securing their future. Faithful Living In light of God's promises, believers are encouraged to live faithfully, trusting in His deliverance and protection. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Micah 5:9?2. How does Micah 5:9 inspire confidence in God's protection against adversaries? 3. What does "your hand will be lifted" signify about God's power in Micah? 4. How can we apply Micah 5:9's message of victory in our daily battles? 5. Which other scriptures emphasize God's promise to defeat our enemies? 6. How does Micah 5:9 encourage us to trust in God's ultimate justice? 7. How does Micah 5:9 reflect God's promise of victory for His people? 8. What historical context surrounds the prophecy in Micah 5:9? 9. How does Micah 5:9 relate to the theme of divine justice? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Micah 5? 11. What Old Testament prophecies predict the Messiah? 12. Micah 5:7-9 describes the 'remnant of Jacob' as invincible among nations. Where is the archaeological or historical proof of such dominance beyond the biblical narrative? 13. If divine judgment was the reason for Judah's downfall (2 Kings 21:12-15), why do secular records primarily attribute it to Babylonian expansion? 14. Psalm 35:13-14 - How can David both mourn for his foes and call down curses on them without contradiction? What Does Micah 5:9 Mean Your hand will be lifted over your foesMicah pictures God’s covenant people—rescued and ruled by the coming Messiah (see Micah 5:2-5)—with an unmistakable posture of victory. • “Your hand” points to strength delegated by the Lord. He Himself promises, “Your right hand, O LORD, has shattered the enemy” (Exodus 15:6). • “Will be lifted” suggests an undisputed upper hand. Psalm 89:13 rejoices, “Your hand is strong, Your right hand is exalted,” echoing the same raised-up authority. • This is not self-generated triumph; it flows from the Messiah who “will be their peace” (Micah 5:5). Isaiah 41:10 assures, “I will uphold you with My righteous right hand,” underscoring that the Lord supplies the power. • The immediate context (Micah 5:8) likens the remnant to a lion among sheep—decisive, unstoppable, and fully backed by divine might. Believers today share in this promise through Christ. Because He lives and reigns, our battles—spiritual, cultural, personal—are faced with His lifted hand over them (Romans 8:37). and all your enemies will be cut off The promise moves from posture to outcome: total removal of opposition. • “All” is comprehensive. No enemy—physical or spiritual—escapes. Psalm 37:9 confirms, “For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.” • “Enemies will be cut off” signals permanent judgment, not a temporary setback. Zephaniah 3:15 declares, “The LORD has turned back your enemy,” while Malachi 4:3 foresees the wicked as “ashes under the soles of your feet.” • The ultimate fulfillment unfolds when Christ returns: Revelation 19:11-16 depicts the Rider on the white horse defeating every foe, and 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10 promises rest for His people and retribution for their tormentors. • For Israel, this assures final safety in the Messianic kingdom. For the Church, it fuels confidence that Satan, sin, and death themselves will be “cut off” (Revelation 20:10, 1 Corinthians 15:26). Until that day, we stand in faith, knowing the verdict is already rendered—our enemies’ days are numbered. summary Micah 5:9 promises God’s people, under Messiah’s rule, a lifted hand and a cut-off enemy. The verse pictures: • Divine strength granted (“Your hand”) • A victorious stance (“will be lifted”) • Complete eradication of opposition (“all your enemies will be cut off”) Rooted in the Lord’s unbreakable covenant and climaxed in Christ’s return, this assurance calls believers to walk boldly, fight spiritually, and rest expectantly in the certain triumph of their King. Verse 9. - The prophet's exulting prayer for the success of his people. Thine band shall be, etc.; rather, let thine hand be lifted up; and so in the next clause, "let thine enemies be out off." The phrase, "high be thy hand upon, or over," recalls the expression in Exodus 14:8, "The children of Israel went out with an high hand" (comp. Numbers 33:3; Isaiah 26:11; and our idiom, "to get the upper hand"). (For the promise contained in the prayer, see Isaiah 60:12.)Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Your handיָדְךָ֖ (yā·ḏə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand will be lifted תָּרֹ֥ם (tā·rōm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person feminine singular Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against your foes, צָרֶ֑יךָ (ṣā·re·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6862: Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every your enemies אֹיְבֶ֖יךָ (’ō·yə·ḇe·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary will be cut off. יִכָּרֵֽתוּ׃ (yik·kā·rê·ṯū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant Links Micah 5:9 NIVMicah 5:9 NLT Micah 5:9 ESV Micah 5:9 NASB Micah 5:9 KJV Micah 5:9 BibleApps.com Micah 5:9 Biblia Paralela Micah 5:9 Chinese Bible Micah 5:9 French Bible Micah 5:9 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Micah 5:9 Let your hand be lifted up above (Mc Mic. Mi) |



