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Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And thou Bethlehem Ephrata, art little among the thousands of Judah: Out of thee shall come one, unto me, which shall be the governour in Israel: whose outgoing hath been from the beginning, and from everlasting.
New American Standard Bible
Too little to be among the clans of Judah,
From
From the days of eternity.”
King James Version
But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.
Holman Bible
you are small among the clans of Judah;
One will come from you
to be ruler over Israel for Me.
His origin
from eternity.
International Standard Version
"As for you, Bethlehem of Ephrathah, even though you remain least among the clans of Judah, nevertheless, the one who rules in Israel for me will emerge from you. His existence has been from antiquity, even from eternity.
A Conservative Version
But thou, Bethlehem Ephrathah, which are little to be among the thousands of Judah, out of thee he shall come forth to me who is to be ruler in Israel, whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting.
American Standard Version
But thou, Beth-lehem Ephrathah, which art little to be among the thousands of Judah, out of thee shall one come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting.
Amplified
“But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
Too little to be among the clans of Judah;
From you One shall come forth for Me [who is] to be Ruler in Israel,
His goings forth (appearances) are from long ago,
From
Bible in Basic English
And you, Beth-lehem Ephrathah, the least among the families of Judah, out of you one will come to me who is to be ruler in Israel; whose going out has been purposed from time past, from the eternal days.
Darby Translation
(And thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, little to be among the thousands of Judah, out of thee shall he come forth unto me who is to be Ruler in Israel: whose goings forth are from of old, from the days of eternity.)
Julia Smith Translation
And thou, house of bread, of Ephratah, for being small among the thousands of Judah, out of thee shall come forth to me he being ruler in Israel; and his goings forth from of old from the days of eternity.
King James 2000
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, [too] small to be among the clans of Judah, from you one will go out for me, to be ruler in Israel; and his origins [are] from of old, from ancient days.
Modern King James verseion
And you, Bethlehem Ephratah, you being least among the thousands of Judah, out of you He shall come forth to Me, to become Ruler in Israel, He whose goings forth have been from of old, from the days of eternity.
NET Bible
As for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, seemingly insignificant among the clans of Judah -- from you a king will emerge who will rule over Israel on my behalf, one whose origins are in the distant past.
New Heart English Bible
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, being small among the clans of Judah, out of you one will come forth to me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting.
The Emphasized Bible
Thou, therefore, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though, little, to be among the thousands of Judah, out of thee, shall Mine come forth, to be ruler in Israel, - whose comings forth, have been from of old, from the days of age-past time.
Webster
But thou, Beth-lehem Ephratah, though thou art little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth to me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.
World English Bible
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, being small among the clans of Judah, out of you one will come forth to me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting.
Youngs Literal Translation
And thou, Beth-Lehem Ephratah, Little to be among the chiefs of Judah! From thee to Me he cometh forth -- to be ruler in Israel, And his comings forth are of old, From the days of antiquity.
Themes
Bethlehem » A city » A city southwest of jerusalem » Called ephratah and ephrath
Bethlehem » A city » A city southwest of jerusalem » Birthplace of jesus
Christ » Eternal » Divinity » pre-existence
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As eternal
Ephratah » Also called ephrath » The ancient name of beth-lehem-judah
Jesus Christ » Names of » Ruler in israel
Prophecies respecting Christ » His being born in bethlehem of judea
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Micah 5:2
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Context Readings
A Ruler From Bethlehem
1 After that shalt thou be robbed thyself, O thou robber's daughter: they shall lay siege against us, and smite the judge of Israel with a rod upon the cheek. 2 And thou Bethlehem Ephrata, art little among the thousands of Judah: Out of thee shall come one, unto me, which shall be the governour in Israel: whose outgoing hath been from the beginning, and from everlasting. 3 In the meanwhile he plagueth them for a season, until the time that she which shall bear have born: then shall the remnant of his brethren be converted unto the children of Israel.
Cross References
Matthew 2:6
'And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Jewry, art not the least concerning the Princes of Judah: For out of thee shall come the captain, that shall govern my people Israel.'"
Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice thou greatly, O daughter Zion; be glad, O daughter Jerusalem. For lo, thy King cometh unto thee, even the righteous and Saviour: Lowly and simple is he, he rideth upon an ass, and upon the foal of an ass.
John 7:42
Saith not the scripture that Christ shall come of the seed of David: and out of the town of Bethlehem where David was?"
Genesis 35:19
And thus died Rachel, and was buried in the way to Ephrata which now is called Bethlehem.
Genesis 48:7
And after I came from Mesopotamia, Rachel died upon my hand in the land of Canaan, by the way: when I had but a field's breadth to go unto Ephrata. And I buried her there in the way to Ephrata which is now called Bethlehem."
Genesis 49:10
The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a ruler from between his legs, until Shiloh come, unto whom the people shall hearken.
Psalm 90:2
Before the mountains were brought forth, before the earth and the world were made, thou art God from everlasting and world without end.
Isaiah 9:6-7
For unto us a child is born, and unto us a son is given. Upon his shoulders shall the kingdom lie, and he shall be called with his own name, "Wonderful, the giver of counsel, the mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of peace."
Isaiah 11:1
There shall come a rod out of the stock of Jesse, and a branch shall spring out of his root.
Luke 1:31-33
Lo: thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Jesus.
Ruth 4:11
And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said "We are witnesses: the LORD make the woman that is come into thine house like Rachel and Lea, which twain did build the house of Israel: that she may do virtuously in Ephrata, and be famous in Bethlehem,
Isaiah 53:2
He came up as a spray before him, and as a root out of a dry land. There was neither fashion or beauty on him. And when we looked on him, there was no godliness that we should lust after him.
Matthew 28:18
And Jesus came, and spake unto them, saying, "All power is given unto me in heaven, and in earth.
Exodus 18:21
Moreover, seek out, among all the people, men of activity which fear God; and men that are true and hate covetousness: and make them heads over the people, captains over thousands, over hundreds, over fifty, and over ten.
Exodus 18:25
and chose active men out of all Israel and made them heads over the people, captains over thousands, over hundreds, over fifty and over ten.
Deuteronomy 1:15
And then I took the heads of your tribes, men of wisdom and that were expert, and made them rulers over you: captains over thousands and over hundreds, over fifty and over ten, and officers among your tribes.
1 Samuel 8:12
and will make him captains of them over thousands and over fifties, and set them to ear his ground, and to gather in his harvest, and to make instruments of war and apparel for his chariots.
1 Samuel 10:19
And ye have this day cast away your God that helped you out of all your adversities and tribulations. And ye have said unto him: make a king over us. Now therefore stand before the LORD by your tribes and your thousands.'"
1 Samuel 17:12
And this David was the son of an Ephrathite of Bethlehem Judah, named Jesse; which Jesse had eight sons, and was an old man in the days of Saul among the people.
1 Samuel 17:18
And carry these ten fresh cheeses unto the captain, and look how thy brethren fare, and set out their pledges."
1 Samuel 23:23
See therefore and know all the lurking places where he lurketh, and come again to me with the certainty, and I will go with you. And then if he be in the land, I will hunt him out with all the thousands of Judah.
1 Chronicles 2:50-51
These were the sons of Caleb the son of Hur the eldest son of Ephrata: Shobal the father of Kiriathjearim;
1 Chronicles 2:54
The sons of Salma: Bethlehem and Netophathi, that were the glory of the house of Joab, and half the Manathites and of the Zorites.
1 Chronicles 4:4
And Penuel, father of Gedeor; And Ezer, the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the eldest son of Ephrathah father to Bethlehem.
1 Chronicles 5:2
For unto Judah which was mighty among his brethren, was given the principality before him. But the birthright was given Joseph.
Psalm 102:25-27
Thou, LORD, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the works of thy hands.
Psalm 132:6
Lo, we heard of the same at Ephrata, and found it in the wood.
Proverbs 8:22-23
"The LORD himself had me in possession in the beginning of his ways, before he began his works afore time.
Jeremiah 13:5-6
So went I, and hid it, as the LORD commanded me.
Jeremiah 30:21
A captain also shall come of them, and a prince shall spring out from the midst of them: him will I challenge to myself, and he shall come unto me. For what is he, that giveth over his heart to come unto me, sayeth the LORD?
Ezekiel 17:22-24
"'Thus sayeth the LORD God: I will also take a branch from a high Cedar tree, and will set it, and take the uppermost twig, that yet is but tender, and plant it upon a high hill:
Ezekiel 34:23-24
I will raise up to them one only shepherd: even my servant David. He shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.
Ezekiel 37:22-25
Yea, I will make one people of them in the land, upon the mountains of Israel, and they all shall have but one king. They shall no more be two peoples from henceforth, neither be divided into two kingdoms:
Amos 9:11
"At that time will I build again the tabernacle of David, that is fallen down, and hedge up his gaps. And look: what is broken, I shall repair it. Yea, I shall build it again, as it was a fore time,
Luke 2:4-7
And Joseph also ascended from Galilee, out of a city called Nazareth, into Jewry: unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem: because he was of the house and lineage of David:
Luke 23:2
And they began to accuse him saying, "We have found this fellow, perverting the people and forbidding to pay tribute to Caesar: and saying that he is Christ, a King."
Luke 23:38
And his superscription was written over him, in Greek, Latin, and Hebrew letters: "This is the King of the Jews."
John 1:1-3
In the beginning was the word, and the word was with God: and the word was God.
John 19:14-22
It was the Sabbath even which falleth in the Easter feast, and about the sixth hour. And he said unto the Jews, "Behold your King."
1 Corinthians 1:27-28
But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world, to confound the wise. And God hath chosen the weak things of the world, to confound things which are mighty.
Colossians 1:17
All things are created by him, and in him, and he is before all things, and in him all things have their being.
Hebrews 7:14
For it is evident that our Lord sprung of the tribe of Judah, of which tribe spake Moses nothing concerning priesthood.
Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ yesterday, and today, and the same, continueth forever.
1 John 1:1
That which was from the beginning, declare we unto you; which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the word of life.
Revelation 1:11-18
saying, "I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last. That thou seest, write in a book and send it unto the congregations which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamum, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea."
Revelation 2:8
"And unto the angel of the congregation of Smyrna write, 'These things saith he that is first, and the last, which was dead and is alive:
Revelation 19:16
And hath on his vesture and on his thigh, a name written, "King of Kings, and Lord of lords."
Revelation 21:6
And he said unto me, "It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning, and the end. I will give to him that is athirst of the well of the water of life, free.