Bible Commentary

The LORD [is] slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit [the wicked]: the LORD hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds [are] the dust of his feet. 3. Nah 1:3 continues the description of the relation of Jehovah to His enemies: He is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Nahum 1:3”

God [is] jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and [is] furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth [wrath] for his enemies. 2. God is jealous ] The original order of words being retained: A jealous God and vengeful is Jehovah, Jehovah is vengeful and wrathful; Jehovah is vengeful … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Nahum 1:2”

The burden of Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite. Ch. 1. The superscription 1. burden of Nineveh ] Rather; oracle of, or, against. This part of the heading is probably due to the editor of the book, as the phrase is common in introducing prophecies, e.g. Isa 13:1 and often. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Nahum 1:1”

Thou wilt perform the truth to Jacob, [and] the mercy to Abraham, which thou hast sworn unto our fathers from the days of old. 20. Thou wilt perform the truth to Jacob ] For the saints of old still ‘live unto God’ (i.e. in the sight of God they are alive), and still take an … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Micah 7:20”

He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea. He will turn again – who seemed to be turned away from us when we were turned away from Him. He will subdue, or trample under foot … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Micah 7:19”

Who [is] a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger forever, because he delighteth [in] mercy. 18 20. A lyric passage, concluding the whole book. The prophet revels in the thought of the Divine goodness. Comp. Isa 12:1-6, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Micah 7:18”

They shall lick the dust like a serpent, they shall move out of their holes like worms of the earth: they shall be afraid of the LORD our God, and shall fear because of thee. 17. they shall move out of their holes ] Rather, ‘they shall come trembling out of their fastnesses’ (same word … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Micah 7:17”

The nations shall see and be confounded at all their might: they shall lay [their] hand upon [their] mouth, their ears shall be deaf. 16. confounded at all their might ] Ashamed because all their might has come to nothing. lay their hand upon their mouth ] A mark of reverence; comp. Job 21:5, Isa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Micah 7:16”

According to the days of thy coming out of the land of Egypt will I show unto him marvelous [things]. 15. The divine answer to the prayer of the church. It carries us back to a still earlier time than David’s the time of the redemption of Israel from the house of bondage. unto him … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Micah 7:15”

Feed thy people with thy rod, the flock of thine heritage, which dwell solitarily [in] the wood, in the midst of Carmel: let them feed [in] Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old. 14. the flock of thine heritage ] Comp. Psa 28:9 ‘bless thine inheritance; feed them also;’ Psa 95:7, ‘we are … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Micah 7:14”