Micah 4:4

King James Version:

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But they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig tree; and none shall make [them] afraid: for the mouth of the LORD of hosts hath spoken [it].

Complete Jewish Bible:

Instead, each person will sit under his vine and fig tree, with no one to upset him, for the mouth of ADONAI-Tzva'ot has spoken.

Berean Standard Bible:

And each man will sit under his own vine and under his own fig tree, with no one to frighten him. For the mouth of the LORD of Hosts has spoken.

American Standard Version:

But they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig-tree; and none shall make them afraid: for the mouth of Jehovah of hosts hath spoken it.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But they shall sit^{H3427} every man^{H376} under his vine^{H1612} and under his fig tree^{H8384}; and none shall make them afraid^{H2729}: for the mouth^{H6310} of the LORD^{H3068} of hosts^{H6635} hath spoken^{H1696} it.

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Commentary for Micah 4:4

Micah 4:4 is a verse that speaks to a future time of peace and prosperity for the nation of Israel. The historical context of this verse is set within the prophetic writings of Micah, who was a contemporary of the prophets Isaiah and Hosea, during the 8th century BCE. This was a period marked by social injustice, idolatry, and the threat of foreign invasion, which eventually led to the fall of the Northern Kingdom of Israel to the Assyrians in 722 BCE.

The verse paints a picture of idyllic tranquility and security, where every person will enjoy the fruit of their labor in safety, represented by the imagery of sitting under one's own vine and fig tree. This was a common biblical metaphor for a life of peace and contentment. The assurance that "none shall make them afraid" suggests a time when the people of Israel will no longer live in fear of war, oppression, or any external threat.

The promise that "the mouth of the LORD of hosts hath spoken [it]" emphasizes the divine authority behind this vision of peace. It serves as a guarantee that God Himself will bring about this serene future, reinforcing the theme of divine intervention and restoration that is central to the prophetic message of Micah. The verse reflects the broader themes of the Old Testament prophets, who often spoke of a coming age of peace and divine rule, a hope that would sustain the people of Israel through times of hardship and exile. This vision also resonates with the New Testament's eschatological hope for the peace and righteousness that will characterize the Kingdom of God in its fullness.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3427
   There are 980 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָשַׁב
   Transliteration: yâshab
   Pronunciation: yaw-shab'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry; (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry.
   
2. Strong's Number: H376
   There are 1507 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אִישׁ
   Transliteration: ʼîysh
   Pronunciation: eesh
   Description: contracted for אֱנוֹשׁ (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation); also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare אִשָּׁה.
   
3. Strong's Number: H1612
   There are 53 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גֶּפֶן
   Transliteration: gephen
   Pronunciation: gheh'-fen
   Description: from an unused root meaning to bend; a vine (as twining), especially the grape; vine, tree.
   
4. Strong's Number: H8384
   There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: תְּאֵן
   Transliteration: tᵉʼên
   Pronunciation: teh-ane'
   Description: or (in the singular, feminine) תְּאֵנָה; perhaps of foreign derivation; the fig (tree or fruit); fig (tree).
   
5. Strong's Number: H2729
   There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חָרַד
   Transliteration: chârad
   Pronunciation: khaw-rad'
   Description: a primitive root; to shudder with terror; hence, to fear; also to hasten (with anxiety); be (make) afraid, be careful, discomfit, fray (away), quake, tremble.
   
6. Strong's Number: H6310
   There are 460 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פֶּה
   Transliteration: peh
   Pronunciation: peh
   Description: from פָּאָה; the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) according to; accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word.
   
7. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
8. Strong's Number: H6635
   There are 463 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: צָבָא
   Transliteration: tsâbâʼ
   Pronunciation: tsaw-baw'
   Description: or (feminine) צְבָאָה; from צָבָא; a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized forwar (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, hardship, worship); appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare).
   
9. Strong's Number: H1696
   There are 1050 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דָבַר
   Transliteration: dâbar
   Pronunciation: daw-bar'
   Description: a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue; answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work.