Micah Chapter 5 — The Ruler from Bethlehem Quiz Flashcards

#1

According to Micah 5:2, from where would the ruler of Israel come?

📖 Micah 5:2

#2

In Micah 5:2, how is the ruler described in terms of his origin in time?

📖 Micah 5:2

#3

What does Micah 5:3 say will happen before the people of Israel are reunited to their ruler?

📖 Micah 5:3

#4

According to Micah 5:4, what will the ruler do as the shepherd of his people?

📖 Micah 5:4

#5

In Micah 5:5, what does the prophecy say will happen when Assyria invades the land?

📖 Micah 5:5

#6

What does Micah 5:6 say will happen to Assyria when the shepherds stand against it?

📖 Micah 5:6

#7

In Micah 5:7, how are the remnant of Jacob described in relation to surrounding nations?

📖 Micah 5:7

#8

According to Micah 5:10-14, what will God do to remove sources of false security from Israel?

📖 Micah 5:10-14

#2

His origin is from ancient days

Micah 5:2 states that the ruler's 'origins are from of old, from ancient days,' indicating a timeless or eternal quality to his existence.

Micah 5:2

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Bethlehem Ephrathah

Micah 5:2 specifically identifies Bethlehem Ephrathah as the birthplace of the ruler, despite its small size among the clans of Judah.

Micah 5:2

#4

Shepherd his flock in the strength and majesty of the Lord

Micah 5:4 describes the ruler shepherding his flock 'in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God,' emphasizing his leadership grounded in God's power.

Micah 5:4

#3

He will give them up until the time a woman in labor gives birth

Micah 5:3 indicates a period of separation and waiting, during which God will give Israel up until the one born to him comes, symbolized by a woman in labor giving birth.

Micah 5:3

#6

They will rule the land of Assyria with the sword and the land of Nimrod

Micah 5:6 prophesies that the shepherds 'will rule the land of Assyria with the sword, and the land of Nimrod with the drawn sword,' indicating military victory over Assyrian territory.

Micah 5:6

#5

They will raise up seven shepherds and eight princes against Assyria

Micah 5:5 promises that when Assyria invades, Israel will raise up seven shepherds and eight princes who will lead them to victory against the Assyrian threat.

Micah 5:5

#8

Destroy their horses, chariots, and cities, and cut off witchcrafts and idols

Micah 5:10-14 describes God's purification of Israel by destroying their horses, chariots, cities, sorceries, and idols—removing all false sources of trust and security.

Micah 5:10-14

#7

As a lion among the animals of the forest, falling on flocks and having no rescuer

Micah 5:7 uses a vivid metaphor, describing the remnant of Jacob as 'like a lion among the beasts of the forest, like a young lion among flocks of sheep,' emphasizing their strength and dominance.

Micah 5:7

#9

What literary device does Micah 5 repeatedly use to describe the coming ruler and Israel's future?

📖 Micah 5:1-15

#10

In the context of Micah 5, what does the prophecy of the ruler from Bethlehem primarily address?

📖 Micah 5:1-15

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#10

God's plan to restore Israel's broken relationship with Him through a divinely-appointed leader

Micah 5 centers on God's promise of a shepherd-ruler who will restore Israel spiritually and lead them to wholeness, addressing the people's need for divine leadership and restoration of covenant relationship.

Micah 5:1-15

#9

Metaphor and poetic imagery

Micah 5 employs extensive metaphor and poetic imagery, including the shepherd metaphor, the lion among animals, and symbolic language about purification and restoration.

Micah 5:1-15

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