MIC 5:8 Parallel Verse View

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OET (OET-RV) The remnant of Yakob will be among the nations,
⇔ ≈ among many peoples,
⇔ like a lion among the animals of the forest,
⇔ ≈ like a young lion among the flocks of sheep.
⇔ As he passes through them,
⇔ he’ll trample over them and tear them to pieces,
⇔ and there’ll be no one to save them.

Key: khaki:verbs, red:negative.
Note: Automatic aligning of the OET-RV to the LV is done by some temporary software, hence the OET-RV alignments are incomplete (and may occasionally be wrong).

BrLXX Ὑψωθήσεται ἡ χείρ σου ἐπὶ τοὺς θλίβοντάς σε, καὶ πάντες οἱ ἐχθροί σου ἐξολοθρευθήσονται.
(Hupsōthaʸsetai haʸ ⱪeir sou epi tous thlibontas se, kai pantes hoi eⱪthroi sou exolothreuthaʸsontai. )

BrTr Thine hand shall be lifted up against them that afflict thee, and all thine enemies shall be utterly destroyed.

ULT The remnant of Jacob will be among the nations,
⇔ among many peoples,
⇔ like a lion among the animals of the forest,
⇔ like a young lion among the flocks of sheep.
⇔ When he goes through them,
⇔ he will trample over them and tear them to pieces,
⇔ and there will be no one to save them.

UST In the midst of their enemies in many people groups,
⇔ the descendants of Jacob who remain alive will be like a lion among the other wild beasts of the forest,
⇔ like a strong young lion that attacks sheep in a flock,
⇔ and no one will be able to rescue their enemies.

BSB Then 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.

OEB ⇔ And the survivors of Jacob will be disbursed among the nations,
⇔ in the midst of many peoples,
⇔ like a lion among the beasts of the forest,
⇔ like a young lion among the sheep-folds,
⇔ who, when he passes through, pounces.
⇔ He savages his prey. There is no rescuer.

WEBBE The remnant of Jacob will be amongst the nations,
⇔ amongst many peoples,
⇔ like a lion amongst the animals of the forest,
⇔ like a young lion amongst the flocks of sheep;
⇔ who, if he goes through, treads down and tears in pieces,
⇔ and there is no one to deliver.

WMBB (Same as above)

NET Those survivors from Jacob will live among the nations,
⇔ in the midst of many peoples.
⇔ They will be like a lion among the animals of the forest,
⇔ like a young lion among the flocks of sheep,
⇔ which attacks when it passes through;
⇔ it rips its prey and there is no one to stop it.

LSV Indeed, the remnant of Jacob has been among nations,
In the midst of many peoples,
As a lion among beasts of a forest,
As a young lion among ranks of a flock,
Which if it has passed through,
Has both trodden down and has torn,
And there is no deliverer.

FBV Those who are left of the people of Jacob shall be among many nations, in the center of many peoples. They will be like a lion among the wild animals of the forest, like a young lion among flocks of sheep, clawing and tearing as it passes through, with no one to come to the rescue.

T4T In the midst of their enemies in many people-groups [DOU],
⇔ the descendants of Jacob who remain alive will be like [SIM] a lion among the other wild beasts of the forest,
⇔ like [SIM] a young lion who goes among a flock of sheep and pounces on one and ◄mauls it/tears it to pieces►,
⇔ and no one will be able to rescue that sheep.

LEB   • And the remnant of Jacob will be among the nations, in the midst of many peoples,
• like a lion among the wild animals of the forest,
  • like a young lion among the herds of sheep
• which, when it passes through and treads down
  • and tears in pieces, there is none who can deliver.

BBE And the rest of Jacob will be among the nations, in the middle of the mass of peoples, like a lion among the beasts of the woods, like a young lion among the flocks of sheep: if he goes through, they will be crushed under foot and pulled to bits, and there will be no saviour.

Moff Like a lion among beasts of the jungle,
⇔ so shall the residue of Jacob be,
⇔ among the mass of nations,
⇔ like a young lion loose among the sheep,
⇔ that tears and tramples them,
⇔ none able to bring rescue.

JPS (5-7) And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the nations, in the midst of many peoples, as a lion among the beasts of the forest, as a young lion among the flocks of sheep, who, if he go through, treadeth down and teareth in pieces, and there is none to deliver.

ASV And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the nations, in the midst of many peoples, as a lion among the beasts of the forest, as a young lion among the flocks of sheep; who, if he go through, treadeth down and teareth in pieces, and there is none to deliver.

DRA And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the Gentiles in the midst of many peoples as a lion among the beasts of the forests, and as a young lion among the flocks of sheep: who when he shall go through and tread down, and take, there is none to deliver.

YLT Yea, the remnant of Jacob hath been among nations, In the midst of many peoples, As a lion among beasts of a forest, As a young lion among ranks of a flock, Which if it hath passed through, Hath both trodden down and hath torn, And there is no deliverer.

Drby And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the nations, in the midst of many peoples, as a lion among the beasts of the forest, as a young lion among the flocks of sheep: who, if he go through, treadeth down, and teareth in pieces, and there is none to deliver.

RV And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the nations, in the midst of many peoples, as a lion among the beasts of the forest, as a young lion among the flocks of sheep: who, if he go through, treadeth down and teareth in pieces, and there is none to deliver.
(And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the nations, in the midst of many peoples, as a lion among the beasts/animals of the forest, as a young lion among the flocks of sheep: who, if he go through, treadeth down and teareth in pieces, and there is none to deliver. )

SLT And the remnant of Jacob was among the nations in the midst of many peoples as a lion among the beasts of the forest, as a young lion among the flocks of sheep: who, if he passed through, and he trod down and pulled in pieces, and none delivering.

Wbstr And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the gentiles in the midst of many people as a lion among the beasts of the forest, as a young lion among the flocks of sheep: who, if he goeth through, both treadeth down, and teareth in pieces, and none can deliver.

KJB-1769 ¶ And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the Gentiles in the midst of many people as a lion among the beasts of the forest, as a young lion among the flocks of sheep: who, if he go through, both treadeth down, and teareth in pieces, and none can deliver.[fn]
(¶ And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the Gentiles in the midst of many people as a lion among the beasts/animals of the forest, as a young lion among the flocks of sheep: who, if he go through, both treadeth down, and teareth in pieces, and none can deliver. )

5.8 sheep: or, goats

KJB-1611 ¶ [fn]And the remnant of Iacob shal be among the Gentiles in the middest of many people, as a Lyon among the beasts of the forrest, as a yong Lyon among the flockes of sheepe: who if he goe through, both treadeth downe, and teareth in pieces, and none can deliuer.
(Modernised spelling is same as from KJB-1769 above, apart from capitalisation and punctuation and footnotes)

5:8 Or, goats.

Bshps Yea the residue of Iacob shalbe among the gentiles and the multitude of people, as the lion among the beastes of the wood, and as the lions whelpe among the flockes of sheepe: which whe he goeth through, treadeth downe, teareth in peeces, and there is no man that can deliuer.
(Yea the residue of Yacob shall be among the gentiles and the multitude of people, as the lion among the beasts/animals of the wood, and as the lions whelp/pup_or_cub among the flocks of sheep: which when he goeth/goes through, treadeth down, teareth in pieces, and there is no man that can deliver.)

Gnva And the remnant of Iaakob shalbe among the Gentiles in the middes of many people, as the lyon among the beastes of the forest, and as the lyons whelpe among the flockes of sheepe, who when he goeth thorow, treadeth downe and teareth in pieces, and none can deliuer.
(And the remnant of Yacob shall be among the Gentiles in the midst of many people, as the lion among the beasts/animals of the forest, and as the lions whelp/pup_or_cub among the flocks of sheep, who when he goeth/goes through, treadeth down and teareth in pieces, and none can deliver. )

Cvdl Yee the residue of Iacob shalbe amonge the Gentiles and the multitude off people, as the lyon amonge the beestes of ye wodde, and as the lyons whelpe amonge a flocke of shepe: which (when he goeth thorow) treadeth downe, teareth in peces, and there is no man that can helpe.
(Ye/You_all the residue of Yacob shall be among the Gentiles and the multitude off people, as the lion among the beasts/animals of ye/you_all wood, and as the lions whelp/pup_or_cub among a flock of sheep: which (when he goeth/goes thorow) treadeth down, teareth in pieces, and there is no man that can help.)

Wycl And relifs of Jacob schulen be in hethene men, in the myddil of many puplis, as a lioun in beestis of the woodis, and as a whelpe of a lioun rorynge in flockis of scheep; and whanne he passith, and defoulith, and takith, there is not that schal delyuere.
(And remains/fragments of Yacob should be in heathen men, in the middle of many peoples, as a lion in beasts/animals of the woodis, and as a whelp/pup_or_cub of a lion roring in flocks of sheep; and when he passeth/passes, and defileth/defiles, and taketh/takes, there is not that shall deliver.)

Luth Denn deine Hand wird siegen wider alle deine Widerwärtigen, daß alle deine Feinde müssen ausgerottet werden.
(Because your hand becomes win against all your disgusting_(thing/one), that all your enemies must eradicated become.)

ClVg Et erunt reliquiæ Jacob in gentibus, in medio populorum multorum, quasi leo in jumentis silvarum, et quasi catulus leonis in gregibus pecorum, qui cum transierit, et conculcaverit, et ceperit, non est qui eruat.
(And they_will_be remains Yacob in/into/on nations, in/into/on in_the_middle of_the_peoples of_many, as_if lion in/into/on animals of_the_woods, and as_if catulus lion's in/into/on flocks of_cattle, who/which when/with passed, and conculcaverit, and ceperit, not/no it_is who/which rescue. )

SOTN SIL Open Translator’s Notes:

Section 5:7–9: The future role of the exiles that the LORD has delivered

In this section, Micah described events that would happen after the coming of the ruler who was born in Bethlehem (5:1–6). He told the people of Israel that a remnant of Israelites would survive. The LORD would influence people of other nations through the remnant. He would bring blessing to some people, but he would bring destruction to others.NICOT (page 352) points out that two different roles of the remnant are to be a channel of divine blessing and also an agent of divine judgment. See also ABC (page 1081) and Waltke 2007 (page 203).

Here are some other examples of section headings:

A Remnant Shall Be Delivered (ESV)

The Future Role of the Remnant (NRSV)

The Survivors Will Be Safe

5:8a–b

(combined/reordered)

Those who are left among the nations (GNT)

Notice the parallel parts that are similar in meaning:

^8aThen the remnant of Jacob will be among the nations,

^8b in the midst of many peoples,

These lines introduce the second part of the prophecy of 5:7–9. They are very similar to 5:7a, which introduces the first part of the prophecy. A difference is that the phrase “among the nations” does not occur in 5:7a.

5:8a

Then the remnant of Jacob will be among the nations,

And among other nations, the descendants of Jacob who survive as the nation of Israel
Located in the middle of Gentile nations, the remaining Israelites are one small country

Then the remnant of Jacob will be among the nations: The meaning of the phrase among the nations is very similar to the parallel phrase “in the midst of many peoples.”

Most versions translate this phrase as among the nations. However, the Hebrew word for nations often refers to pagan/gentile peoples, in contrast to the people of Israel.HALOT (electronic edition, page 183). The context indicates that pagans/gentiles is the referent here. Some versions make that referent explicit. For example:

And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the Gentiles (KJV)

5:8b

in the midst of many peoples,

and are surrounded by many people groups
with large numbers of people all around them.

in the midst of many peoples: This phrase is the same as in 5:7a. See the note on this phrase in 5:7a for more information.

General Comment on 5:8a–b

In some languages, it may be more natural to combine and/or reorder the parallel parts. For example:

Those who are left among the nations (GNT)

5:8c–d

(combined/reordered)

will be like a lion hunting for food in a forest or a pasture. (GNT)

Notice the parallel parts that are similar in meaning:

^8c like a lion among the beasts of the forest,

^8d like a young lion among flocks of sheep,

There is an ellipsis (a deliberately omitted phrase) in 5:8c–d. In some languages, it may be necessary to supply the missing words from 5:8a. For example:

^8d they will be like a lion among the beasts of the forest,

^8d they will be like a young lion among flocks of sheep,

These parallel lines are similes that compare the remnant of Jacob to a lion.

Here are two ways that the remnant is like a lion:

Lions cause great fear in the animals they attack.This similarity is suggested by JFB (page 693). Likewise, the remnant will cause great fear in the people they attack.
Lions attack with great force. The animals they attack cannot escape from them.EBC (page 534) suggests that the comparison is to the relentless force with which a lion captures its prey such that no one can rescue it/them. Similarly, NICOT (pages 354–355) suggests the comparison indicates the irresistible conquest of all opposition. Likewise, the remnant will attack with great force. The people they attack will not escape from them.

lion…young lion: In Hebrew, the word lion is a general term that usually refers to an adult lion. The word that many versions translate as young lion has a very similar meaning. In this context, these parallel words for lion are used for poetic effect. The age of the lion is not important.TWOT #1025a. Here is another way to translate these two words:

lion…a fierce lion (NJB)

If lions are not known in your language area, it is suggested that you provide a picture or describe it in a footnote.

among the beasts of the forest…among flocks of sheep: There are two main interpretations of these parallel phrases:A third interpretation, proposed by A&F (page 486), is that the phrase “among animals of a forest” refers to domesticated animals that graze in the woodlands. This interpretation is not included in the Notes, because no versions clearly follow it.

The phrase among the beasts of the forest implies that the lion attacks and kills forest animals. The parallel phrase among flocks of sheep implies that the lion also attacks and kills flocks of sheep/goats. For example:
Those who are left among the nations will be like a lion hunting for food in a forest or a pasture (GNT) (GW, ESV, KJV, NAB, NASB, BSB, NCV, NET, NIV, NJPS, NLT, NRSV, REB, GNT)This is a straightforward, natural way to understand the syntax and punctuation in these versions.
The phrase among the beasts of the forest implies that the lion is a fierce, wild animal. It does not necessarily imply that the lion attacks and kills forest animals. The phrase among flocks of sheep implies that the lion attacks and kills flocks of sheep/goats.According TOTC (page 203), the similes compare “the remnant among the rest of the nations to a fierce and fearsome lion (the NIV’s ‘young lion’ is doubtful) wreaking a terrible carnage among sheep.” For example:
…they will attack as though they were fierce lions pouncing on sheep. (CEV) (CEV, NLT96, NJB)The CEV and the NLT96 may follow this interpretation. Neither has the word “forest.” This omission may indicate that they regard the reference to the forest here only to imply that the lion is strong or fierce (i.e. wild). The NJB’s comma placement may indicate that the description of the lion’s attack applies only to an attack on the flocks of sheep.

It is recommended that you follow interpretation (1). It best fits the parallelism, which depicts two types of prey, wild animals and domesticated animals. These parallel phrases may be a figure of speech. In this figure of speech, the two types of prey indicate all animals. Therefore, the similes imply that the remnant will conquer all surrounding nations, whether they are large and powerful or small and weak.Waltke 2007 (pages 310–312).

Here are some ways to translate the parallel lines:

Translate 5:8c–d as a single sentence. The parallel lines describe the lion. The remainder of the verse describes what the lion does. For example:
They will be like a lion among the animals of the forest, like a strong young lion among flocks of sheep and goats, pouncing and tearing as they go with no rescuer in sight. (NLT)
Translate 5:8c–d as two sentences. The parallel lines about the lion are in one sentence. The remainder of the verse is a separate sentence that refers back to the lion. For example:
They will be like a lion among animals in the forest, like a young lion among flocks of sheep. When a lion hunts, it tramples its victims and tears them to pieces and there is no one to rescue them. (GW)
Combine and/or reorder the parallel lines. Translate the remainder of 5:8c–d as a separate clause that refers back to the lion. For example:
Those who are left among the nations will be like a lion hunting for food in a forest or a pasture: it gets in among the sheep, pounces on them, and tears them to pieces—and there is no hope of rescue. (GNT)

5:8c

like a lion among the beasts of the forest,

will be like a lion that hunts animals in a forest.
But they will be like a lion stalking its prey in a thicket

like a lion among the beasts of the forest: See the notes above for the overall meaning of this verse part.

beasts of the forest: This phrase refers to wild animals that live and hide in forests. These animals are in contrast to domesticated flocks in the parallel line (5:8d).

forest: In Hebrew, this word can also refer to a thicket.TWOT #888a and BDB #3264 (page 420).

5:8d

like a young lion among flocks of sheep,

They will be like a fierce lion among flocks of sheep.
or among flocks of sheep in a pasture.

like a young lion among flocks of sheep: See the notes for 8:c–d above for the overall meaning of this verse part.

flocks of sheep: In Hebrew, the word for flocks means “herds” or “groups.” The word for sheep can refer to either sheep, goats, or cattle. However, in this phrase it probably refers to sheep.BDB #5739 (page 727). The phrase flocks of sheep may be a part of speech (synecdoche) that represents domesticated animals in contrast to wild animals.Waltke 2007 (pages 310–312).

5:8e

which tramples and tears as it passes through, with no one to rescue them.

If/When it hunts and pounces and tears them apart, then there is no one who can save them.
As the lion approaches to attack its prey, it jumps on them, rips, and mangles them. There is no hope that they will be rescued.

which tramples and tears as it passes through, with no one to rescue them: This is a conditional clause that is more literally “which if it has passed through and it will trample and it will tear and there is not a deliverer.” This clause describes the actions of the lion and their result.

which tramples and tears as it passes through: This clause part describes how the lion hunts and kills its prey.

which…: Many other versions introduce the condition with the word “when” or “if”The technical term for the word “if” or “when” is the “protasis.” placed after the which at the beginning of 5:8e.

In some languages, it may be more natural to translate 5:8e without using a conditional clause, as the BSB does. For example:

like a fierce lion among flocks of sheep trampling as he goes, mangling his prey which no one takes from him (NJB)

it gets in among the sheep, pounces on them, and tears them to pieces—and there is no hope of rescue (GNT)

tramples: In Hebrew, this word means “trample with one’s feet” or “crush to pieces.”HALOT (electronic edition, page 1245).

Here are some other ways to translate it:

pounces on them (GNT)

jumps on them (NCV)

tears: In Hebrew, this word means “tear” or “rend.” It describes the action of capturing an animal, tearing its flesh, and eating it.TWOT #827.

Here are some other ways to translate it:

mangles (NIV)

rips his prey (NET)

as it passes through: In Hebrew, this word means “travel or pass through a place.”BDB #5674 (page 717).

Here are some other ways to translate it:

When a lion hunts (GW)

As it goes (NCV)

it gets in among the sheep (GNT)

with no one to rescue them: This phrase is the result in this conditional clause.The technical term for the result is the “apodosis.” It is grammatically possible to understand one of the other preceding phrases as the apodosis. However, Waltke 2007 (pages 310–312) offers convincing reasons from the Hebrew syntax and accents that this phrase, “then there is not a deliverer,” is the apodosis. When the lion attacks its prey, then no one is able to rescue it from the lion.

Here are some other ways to translate it:

and there is no one to stop it (NET)

and there is no hope of rescue (GNT)

Parallel MIC 5:8

Section 5:7–9: The future role of the exiles that the LORD has delivered

5:8a–b

5:8a

5:8b

General Comment on 5:8a–b

5:8c–d

5:8c

5:8d

5:8e

General Information: