Bible Commentary

The LORD’s voice crieth unto the city, and [the man of] wisdom shall see thy name: hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it. 9 16. Jehovah’s indignant Denunciation 9. The Lord’s voice ] Because before this it was the prophet who spoke. unto the city ] i.e. Jerusalem. the man of wisdom shall … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Micah 6:9”

He hath showed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? 8. The prophet denies that any external forms will make up for the want of spiritual qualities. The sacrifice of the heart is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Micah 6:8”

Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, [or] with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn [for] my transgression, the fruit of my body [for] the sin of my soul? 7. with thousands of rams ] With hecatombs, a Greek would have said. The calves are estimated by quality; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Micah 6:7”

Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, [and] bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? 6. Wherewith ] i.e. with what present? bow myself ] With the obeisance of a subject before his king, or of a poor man before a rich. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Micah 6:6”

O my people, remember now what Balak king of Moab consulted, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him from Shittim unto Gilgal; that ye may know the righteousness of the LORD. 5. O my people, remember now ] The prophet, in the name of Jehovah, reminds his people of another great mercy, the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Micah 6:5”

For I brought thee up out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed thee out of the house of servants; and I sent before thee Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. 4. For I brought thee up ] ‘Nothing,’ is the only truthful answer to the divine question. Jehovah has indeed wonderfully assisted His people in their … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Micah 6:4”

O my people, what have I done unto thee? and wherein have I wearied thee? testify against me. 3. O my people ] Jehovah opens the controversy. He assumes, what is too patent for denial, that Israel has fallen away from his God. wherein have I wearied thee ] The requirements of God’s service were … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Micah 6:3”

Hear ye, O mountains, the LORD’s controversy, and ye strong foundations of the earth: for the LORD hath a controversy with his people, and he will plead with Israel. 2. ye strong foundations ] ‘Strong’ should rather be enduring. The hills have outlived generation after generation of rebellious Israelites. with his people ] The phrase … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Micah 6:2”

Hear ye now what the LORD saith; Arise, contend thou before the mountains, and let the hills hear thy voice. 1 5. The first part of a controversy between Jehovah and His people 1. before the mountains ] The mountains have witnessed all Israel’s past history, the favours conferred upon him, and his base return. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Micah 6:1”

And I will execute vengeance in anger and fury upon the heathen, such as they have not heard. 15. the heathen, such as they have not heard ] Rather, the nations which have not been obedient. Jehovah, being the God of the whole world, is de jure ‘King of the nations’ (Jer 10:7); and if … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Micah 5:15”