Micah 5:4
“He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God. And they will live securely, for then his greatness will reach to the ends of the earth.”
King James Version
The ruler from Bethlehem shepherding in the LORD's strength and being great to the ends of the earth.
Fulfillment References
John 10:11 Ephesians 3:20-21
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
JewishThe Messianic ruler from Bethlehem (Micah 5:2) exercises worldwide dominion as shepherd-king. Key eschatological text in rabbinic Messianism.
CatholicFulfilled in Christ as the Good Shepherd whose Petrine Church shepherds the flock to the ends of the earth.
ProtestantChrist's worldwide rule through the Church and ultimately in the New Creation.
DispensationalInitial fulfillment in Christ's ministry; full fulfillment in the Millennial reign from Jerusalem.
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