Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The remnant of Jacob will be in the midst of many peoples like dew from the LORD, like showers on the grass, which do not wait for anyone or depend on man. New Living Translation Then the remnant left in Israel will take their place among the nations. They will be like dew sent by the LORD or like rain falling on the grass, which no one can hold back and no one can restrain. English Standard Version Then the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many peoples like dew from the LORD, like showers on the grass, which delay not for a man nor wait for the children of man. Berean Standard Bible Then the remnant of Jacob will be in the midst of many peoples like dew from the LORD, like showers on the grass, which do not wait for man or linger for mankind. Berean Literal Bible And the remnant of Jacob will be in the midst of many peoples, like dew from YHWH, like showers on the grass that do not wait for man and do not linger for the sons of man. King James Bible And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many people as a dew from the LORD, as the showers upon the grass, that tarrieth not for man, nor waiteth for the sons of men. New King James Version Then the remnant of Jacob Shall be in the midst of many peoples, Like dew from the LORD, Like showers on the grass, That tarry for no man Nor wait for the sons of men. New American Standard Bible Then the remnant of Jacob Will be among many peoples Like dew from the LORD, Like showers on vegetation That do not wait for man, Or delay for mankind. NASB 1995 Then the remnant of Jacob Will be among many peoples Like dew from the LORD, Like showers on vegetation Which do not wait for man Or delay for the sons of men. NASB 1977 Then the remnant of Jacob Will be among many peoples Like dew from the LORD, Like showers on vegetation Which do not wait for man Or delay for the sons of men. Legacy Standard Bible Then the remnant of Jacob Will be among many peoples Like dew from Yahweh, Like showers on vegetation Which do not hope for man Or wait for the sons of men. Amplified Bible Then the remnant of Jacob Shall be among many peoples Like dew from the LORD, Like showers on the grass [a source of blessing] Which [come suddenly and] do not wait for man Nor delay for the sons of men. Berean Annotated Bible Then the remnant of Jacob (he grasps the heel) will be in the midst of many peoples like dew from the LORD {YHWH}, like showers on the grass, which do not wait for man or linger for mankind. Christian Standard Bible Then the remnant of Jacob will be among many peoples like dew from the LORD, like showers on the grass, which do not wait for anyone or linger for mankind. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the remnant of Jacob will be among many peoples like dew from the LORD, like showers on the grass, which do not wait for anyone or linger for mankind. American Standard Version And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many peoples as dew from Jehovah, as showers upon the grass, that tarry not for man, nor wait for the sons of men. Contemporary English Version A few of Jacob's descendants survived and are scattered among the nations. But the LORD will let them cover the earth like dew and rain that refreshes the soil. English Revised Version And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many peoples as dew from the LORD, as showers upon the grass; that tarrieth not for man, nor waiteth for the sons of men. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the few people left from Jacob will be among many people like dew from the LORD, like showers on the grass. They do not put their hope in humans or wait for mortals. Good News Translation The people of Israel who survive will be like refreshing dew sent by the LORD for many nations, like showers on growing plants. They will depend on God, not people. International Standard Version The survivors of Jacob will live among many peoples, as dew from the LORD, as showers upon the grass. They will look to no one, and will place no hope in human beings. NET Bible Those survivors from Jacob will live in the midst of many nations. They will be like the dew the LORD sends, like the rain on the grass, that does not hope for men to come or wait around for humans to arrive. New Heart English Bible The remnant of Jacob will be in the midst of many peoples, like dew from the LORD, like showers on the grass, that do not wait for man, nor wait for the sons of men. Webster's Bible Translation And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many people as a dew from the LORD, as the showers upon the grass, that tarrieth not for man, nor waiteth for the sons of men. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the remnant of Jacob will be in the midst of many peoples like dew from the LORD, like showers on the grass, which do not wait for man or linger for mankind. World English Bible The remnant of Jacob will be among many peoples like dew from Yahweh, like showers on the grass, that don’t wait for man nor wait for the sons of men. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the remnant of Jacob has been in the midst of many peoples, "" As dew from YHWH—as showers on the herb, "" That does not wait for man, nor stays for the sons of men. Berean Literal Bible And the remnant of Jacob will be in the midst of many peoples, like dew from YHWH, like showers on the grass that do not wait for man and do not linger for the sons of man. Young's Literal Translation And the remnant of Jacob hath been in the midst of many peoples, As dew from Jehovah -- as showers on the herb, That waiteth not for man, nor stayeth for the sons of men. Smith's Literal Translation And the remnant of Jacob was in the midst of many peoples as the dew from Jehovah, as showers upon the green herb, which will not wait for man and will not delay for the sons of man. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many peoples as a dew from the Lord, and as drops upon the grass, which waiteth not for man, nor tarrieth for the children of men. Catholic Public Domain Version And there will be a remnant of Jacob in the midst of many peoples, like a dew from the Lord and like drops upon the grass, which awaits no man and does not stand before the sons of men. New American Bible The remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many peoples, Like dew coming from the LORD, like showers on the grass, Which wait for no one, delay for no human being. New Revised Standard Version Then the remnant of Jacob, surrounded by many peoples, shall be like dew from the LORD, like showers on the grass, which do not depend upon people or wait for any mortal. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many nations like the dew from the LORD, like the showers upon the grass, which tarry not for man, nor wait for the sons of men. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the remainder of Yaqob will be among the people, among the many nations as the dew from before LORD JEHOVAH, and like the drops upon the grass that does not wait for a man and does not abide for a son of man OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many peoples, As dew from the LORD, as showers upon the grass, That are not looked for from man, Nor awaited at the hands of the sons of men. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the Gentiles in the midst of many peoples, as dew falling from the Lord, and as lambs on the grass; that none may assemble nor resist among the sons of men. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Remnant of Jacob7Then the remnant of Jacob will be in the midst of many peoples like dew from the LORD, like showers on the grass, which do not wait for man or linger for mankind. 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.… Cross References Then the remnant of Jacob Isaiah 10:21 A remnant will return—a remnant of Jacob—to the Mighty God. Jeremiah 31:7 For this is what the LORD says: “Sing with joy for Jacob; shout for the foremost of the nations! Make your praises heard, and say, ‘O LORD, save Your people, the remnant of Israel!’ Romans 11:5 In the same way, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace. will be in the midst of many peoples Zechariah 10:9 Though I sow them among the nations, they will remember Me in distant lands; they and their children will live and return. Ezekiel 36:19 I dispersed them among the nations, and they were scattered throughout the lands. I judged them according to their ways and deeds. Deuteronomy 28:64 Then the LORD will scatter you among all the nations, from one end of the earth to the other, and there you will worship other gods, gods of wood and stone, which neither you nor your fathers have known. like dew from the LORD, Hosea 14:5 I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like the lily and take root like the cedars of Lebanon. Deuteronomy 33:13 Concerning Joseph he said: “May his land be blessed by the LORD with the precious dew from heaven above and the deep waters that lie beneath, Genesis 27:28 May God give to you the dew of heaven and the richness of the earth—an abundance of grain and new wine. like showers on the grass, Psalm 72:6 May he be like rain that falls on freshly cut grass, like spring showers that water the earth. Deuteronomy 32:2 Let my teaching fall like rain and my speech settle like dew, like gentle rain on new grass, like showers on tender plants. 2 Samuel 23:4 is like the light of the morning at sunrise of a cloudless dawn, the glistening after the rain on the sprouting grass of the earth.’ which do not wait for man or linger for mankind. Job 38:26-27 to bring rain on a barren land, on a desert where no man lives, / to satisfy the parched wasteland and make it sprout with tender grass? Job 36:27-28 For He draws up drops of water which distill the rain from the mist, / which the clouds pour out and shower abundantly on mankind. Isaiah 55:10-11 For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, / so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. Isaiah 37:31-32 And the surviving remnant of the house of Judah will again take root below and bear fruit above. / For a remnant will go forth from Jerusalem, and survivors from Mount Zion. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. Treasury of Scripture And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the middle of many people as a dew from the LORD, as the showers on the grass, that tarries not for man, nor waits for the sons of men. the remnant. Micah 5:3,8 Therefore will he give them up, until the time that she which travaileth hath brought forth: then the remnant of his brethren shall return unto the children of Israel… Ezekiel 14:22 Yet, behold, therein shall be left a remnant that shall be brought forth, both sons and daughters: behold, they shall come forth unto you, and ye shall see their way and their doings: and ye shall be comforted concerning the evil that I have brought upon Jerusalem, even concerning all that I have brought upon it. Joel 2:32 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call. as a dew. Deuteronomy 32:2 My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass: Judges 6:36 And Gideon said unto God, If thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said, Psalm 72:6 He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth. tarrieth. Isaiah 55:10 For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: Jeremiah 14:22 Are there any among the vanities of the Gentiles that can cause rain? or can the heavens give showers? art not thou he, O LORD our God? therefore we will wait upon thee: for thou hast made all these things. Acts 16:9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us. Jump to Previous Awaited Dew Grass Hands Jacob Kept Linger Mankind Midst Peoples Remnant Rest Showers Tarrieth Tarry Vegetation Wait Waiteth WaitingJump to Next Awaited Dew Grass Hands Jacob Kept Linger Mankind Midst Peoples Remnant Rest Showers Tarrieth Tarry Vegetation Wait Waiteth WaitingMicah 5 1. The birth of Christ.4. His kingdom. 8. His conquest. Then the remnant of Jacob The "remnant of Jacob" refers to the faithful portion of Israel that survives judgment and exile. This concept of a remnant is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, emphasizing God's preservation of a faithful group despite widespread unfaithfulness. The remnant is often seen as a seed for future restoration and blessing, as seen in Isaiah 10:20-22 and Zephaniah 3:12-13. This remnant is significant in the unfolding of God's redemptive plan, pointing to the faithful who will inherit the promises made to Abraham. will be in the midst of many peoples like dew from the LORD like showers on the grass which do not wait for man or linger for mankind Persons / Places / Events 1. JacobRepresents the nation of Israel, specifically the faithful remnant that remains true to God amidst adversity. 2. The Remnant A recurring theme in the Bible, referring to a small, faithful group of God's people preserved through trials. 3. Many Peoples Symbolizes the nations of the world among whom the remnant of Jacob will be dispersed. 4. Dew from the LORD A metaphor for the refreshing and life-giving presence of God's people among the nations. 5. Showers on the Grass Illustrates the nourishing and sustaining influence of the remnant, independent of human intervention. Teaching Points The Faithful RemnantGod always preserves a faithful remnant, even in times of widespread unfaithfulness. This encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith. Influence Without Dependence Like dew and showers, believers are called to influence the world positively without relying on human approval or timing. God's Sovereignty The imagery of dew and showers highlights God's sovereignty in using His people to fulfill His purposes, independent of human efforts. Living Among the Nations Christians are called to live among diverse peoples, bringing God's refreshing presence and truth to all cultures and societies. Hope and Restoration The promise of a remnant offers hope for restoration and renewal, reminding believers of God's faithfulness to His promises. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Micah 5:7?2. How does Micah 5:7 describe the remnant's role among the nations today? 3. What does "like dew from the LORD" signify about God's provision and presence? 4. How can we, as believers, embody the remnant's influence in our communities? 5. Connect Micah 5:7 with Matthew 5:13-16 on being salt and light. 6. In what ways can we rely on God to sustain us like "dew"? 7. How does Micah 5:7 relate to God's promise to Israel? 8. What is the significance of the "remnant of Jacob" in Micah 5:7? 9. How does Micah 5:7 reflect God's sovereignty over nations? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Micah 5? 11. 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? 12. How do we reconcile the severity of God's threats in Micah 2 against claims of divine mercy elsewhere in the Bible? 13. Micah 1:5 - Why single out Jacob and Israel for punishment in a manner that seems inconsistent with other passages emphasizing broader divine judgment? 14. In Amos 8:2, God says he will spare Israel no longer--how do we reconcile this final judgment with later restoration passages in other prophets? What Does Micah 5:7 Mean the remnant of Jacob will be in the midst of many peoplesThe phrase paints a picture of a small but faithful group of Israelites living among the nations, not lost or absorbed, but purposefully placed. - God’s pattern has always been to preserve a remnant (Isaiah 10:20–22; Romans 11:5). - Their scattering fulfills earlier prophecies of exile (Deuteronomy 28:64), yet even in dispersion God keeps His covenant promises (Ezekiel 11:16). - Their presence among “many peoples” signals both testimony and influence: “I will save My people from the lands of the east and the west” (Zechariah 8:7). While physically surrounded, the remnant remains spiritually secure; their identity is God-given, not culturally defined. like dew from the LORD Dew arrives quietly at dawn, bringing refreshment no human can manufacture. - Moses prayed, “May my teaching fall like the rain, my speech settle like the dew” (Deuteronomy 32:2). - Dew speaks of daily renewal (Hosea 14:5) and Heaven’s blessing (Genesis 27:28). Applied to the remnant, it means their influence will be gentle yet life-giving—restoring weary souls, reviving hope, and pointing to the Source of every good gift. like showers on the grass Showers are heavier than dew, soaking the ground and sparking rapid growth. - Solomon foresaw Messiah’s reign: “May He be like rain that falls on mown grass, like showers that water the earth” (Psalm 72:6). - God promises “showers of blessing” for His flock (Ezekiel 34:26). Through the remnant, abundant grace pours out: hearts soften, righteousness sprouts, and entire communities can flourish. What begins as dew becomes a downpour of spiritual vitality. which do not wait for man or linger for mankind Neither dew nor showers consult the farmer; they come by God’s timing alone. - “For My thoughts are not your thoughts... as the heavens are higher than the earth” (Isaiah 55:8-9). - Jesus said, “The wind blows where it wishes... so it is with everyone born of the Spirit” (John 3:8). The remnant’s ministry is therefore independent of human permission or scheduling. God moves sovereignly; His blessings are unstoppable, unmarred by political climates or cultural resistance. summary Micah 5:7 reassures us that God preserves a faithful remnant of Israel, places them purposefully among the nations, and uses them as instruments of His refreshing, life-giving grace. Like dew and showers that appear without human control, their influence is quiet yet profound, gentle yet abundant, entirely directed by the sovereign hand of the Lord who keeps His promises to the very end. (7) As a dew from the Lord.--The Jews should, on their return from captivity, pour down their influence upon the nations, as God-sent showers upon the grass. So, through the dispersion of Jewish Christians, on the death of St. Stephen, the Lord caused the knowledge of the truth with which the Jews were cloud-charged to descend upon many people: "He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass; as showers that water the earth" (Psalm 72:6).Verses 7-9. - § 10. The people under Messiah's rule have a mission to execute; they are to be not only conquerors, but saviours also. Verse 7. - First, Israel in God's hands shall be an instrument of life and health to the nations. The remnant of Jacob. The faithful, Messianic Israel, as Micah 4:7; Isaiah 10:21. Many people; rather; many peoples (Micah 4:11, 13); so in ver. 8. The LXX. inserts ἐν τοῖς ἔθνεσιν, "among the nations," as in ver. 8. As a dew from the Lord. Converted Israel shall act as Messiah himself in refreshing and stimulating the nations. Receiving grace from him, she shall diffuse it to others. (For the metaphor of dew thus used, comp. Deuteronomy 32:2; Hosea 14:6.) It is especially appropriate in a country where from May to October the life of herbage depends chiefly on the copious dews (comp. Genesis 27:28; Deuteronomy 33:13, 28; Haggai 1:10). As the showers upon the grass. The dew is called "showers" as appearing to descend in a multitude of drops. That tarrieth not for man, nor waiteth for the sons of men. This refers to the dew, which is wholly the gift of God, and is not artificially supplied by man's labour, as Egypt is "watered by the foot" (Deuteronomy 11:10). So grace is God's free, unmerited gift, and will come upon the nation! in his good time and way. The LXX. has here a curious rendering, Καὶ ὡς ἄρνες ἐπὶ ἄγρωστιν ὅπως μὴ συναχθῇ μηδεὶς μηδὲ ὑποστῇ ἐν υἱοῖς ἀνθρώπων, which Jerome explains of the obdurate Gentiles who continue in unbelief, "as lambs upon the grass, that none may assemble nor withstand among the sons of men."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the remnantשְׁאֵרִ֣ית (šə·’ê·rîṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 7611: Rest, residue, remnant, remainder of Jacob יַעֲקֹ֗ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc will be וְהָיָ֣ה ׀ (wə·hā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be in the midst בְּקֶ֙רֶב֙ (bə·qe·reḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7130: The nearest part, the center of many רַבִּ֔ים (rab·bîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great peoples עַמִּ֣ים (‘am·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock like dew כְּטַל֙ (kə·ṭal) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2919: Night mist, dew from מֵאֵ֣ת (mê·’êṯ) Preposition-m | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case the LORD, יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel like showers כִּרְבִיבִ֖ים (kir·ḇî·ḇîm) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7241: Abundant showers on עֲלֵי־ (‘ă·lê-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the grass, עֵ֑שֶׂב (‘ê·śeḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6212: Herb, herbage which אֲשֶׁ֤ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that do not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no wait יְקַוֶּה֙ (yə·qaw·weh) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6960: To bind together, collect, to expect for man לְאִ֔ישׁ (lə·’îš) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person or וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no linger יְיַחֵ֖ל (yə·ya·ḥêl) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3176: To wait, to be patient, hope for mankind. לִבְנֵ֥י (liḇ·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son Links Micah 5:7 NIVMicah 5:7 NLT Micah 5:7 ESV Micah 5:7 NASB Micah 5:7 KJV Micah 5:7 BibleApps.com Micah 5:7 Biblia Paralela Micah 5:7 Chinese Bible Micah 5:7 French Bible Micah 5:7 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Micah 5:7 The remnant of Jacob will be (Mc Mic. 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