Micah 7:14 net — Shepherd your people with your rod, the flock that belongs to you, the one that lives alone in a thicket, in the midst…

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"Shepherd your people with your rod, the flock that belongs to you, the one that lives alone in a thicket, in the midst of a pastureland. Allow them to graze in Bashan and Gilead, as they did in the old days."

— Micah 7:14, NET Bible

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Micah 7 — Context

11

It will be a day for rebuilding your walls; in that day your boundary will be extended.

12

A Closing Prayer In that day people will come to you from Assyria as far as Egypt, from Egypt as far as the Euphrates River, from the seacoasts and the mountains.

13

The earth will become desolate because of what its inhabitants have done.

14

Shepherd your people with your rod, the flock that belongs to you, the one that lives alone in a thicket, in the midst of a pastureland. Allow them to graze in Bashan and Gilead, as they did in the old days.

15

“As in the days when you departed from the land of Egypt, I will show you miraculous deeds.”

16

Nations will see this and be disappointed by all their strength, they will put their hands over their mouths, and act as if they were deaf.

17

They will lick the dust like a snake, like serpents crawling on the ground. They will come trembling from their strongholds to the LORD our God; they will be terrified of you.

Micah 7:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Micah 7:14 say?
Micah 7:14 in the NET Bible reads: “Shepherd your people with your rod, the flock that belongs to you, the one that lives alone in a thicket, in the midst of a pastureland. Allow them to graze in Bashan and Gilead, as they did in the old days.”
Where is Micah 7:14 in the Bible?
Micah 7:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Micah, chapter 7, verse 14.
Who wrote Micah?
Micah is traditionally attributed to Micah of Moresheth. It was written c. 735–700 BC.
What is the book of Micah about?
Micah pronounces judgment on the corruption of leaders, prophets, and priests, but also points beyond it — to a ruler who will come from Bethlehem and shepherd God's flock. His famous summary of true religion still defines covenant life.
What are the major themes of Micah?
Micah explores themes including Justice, Mercy, Humility, Bethlehem, Coming Ruler. These themes shape the meaning and context of Micah 7:14.
What translation should I read Micah 7:14 in?
Micah 7:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Micah 7:14?
Micah 7:14 reads (NET): “Shepherd your people with your rod, the flock that belongs to you, the one that lives alone in a thicket, in the midst of a pastureland. Allow them to graze in Bashan and Gilead, as they did in the old days.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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