Bible Commentary

And he shall stand and feed in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God; and they shall abide: for now shall he be great unto the ends of the earth. 4. And he shall stand and feed ] viz. his flock, as a shepherd. Over this … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Micah 5:4”

Therefore will he give them up, until the time [that] she which travaileth hath brought forth: then the remnant of his brethren shall return unto the children of Israel. 3. Therefore ] i.e. because the deliverance of Israel is to be a work of pure grace, and to proceed from the insignificant Bethlehem. It is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Micah 5:3”

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. 2 4. The Messiah’s birth and world-wide rule 2. But thou, Beth-lehem Ephratah ] (See … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Micah 5:2”

Now gather thyself in troops, O daughter of troops: he hath laid siege against us: they shall smite the judge of Israel with a rod upon the cheek. 1. Transition from the prediction of Jerusalem’s extremity during the siege to the Messianic glories in prospect 1. Now gather thyself in troops ] Rather, Now thou … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Micah 5:1”

Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion: for I will make thine horn iron, and I will make thy hooves brass: and thou shalt beat in pieces many people: and I will consecrate their gain unto the LORD, and their substance unto the Lord of the whole earth. 13. thresh ] A figurative expression for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Micah 4:13”

But they know not the thoughts of the LORD, neither understand they his counsel: for he shall gather them as the sheaves into the floor. 12. for he shall gather them ] Rather, for he hath gathered them. The fate which they have prepared for Zion will come upon themselves. This is Jehovah’s counsel, but … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Micah 4:12”

Now also many nations are gathered against thee, that say, Let her be defiled, and let our eye look upon Zion. 11 13. Wonderful change in the fortunes of God’s people 11. Now also many nations ] The ‘many nations’ are either the Assyrians (comp. Isa 33:3), or the peoples who after their defeat come … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Micah 4:11”

Be in pain, and labor to bring forth, O daughter of Zion, like a woman in travail: for now shalt thou go forth out of the city, and thou shalt dwell in the field, and thou shalt go [even] to Babylon; there shalt thou be delivered; there the LORD shall redeem thee from the hand … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Micah 4:10”

Now why dost thou cry out aloud? [is there] no king in thee? is thy counselor perished? for pangs have taken thee as a woman in travail. 9. Now why dost thou cry out aloud? ] The prophet from his watch-tower beholds the capture of Jerusalem, and hears the lamentation of its inhabitants (comp. Isa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Micah 4:9”

And thou, O tower of the flock, the stronghold of the daughter of Zion, unto thee shall it come, even the first dominion; the kingdom shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem. 8 10. The revival of the Kingdom of David; misery of the preceding period 8. And thou, O tower of the flock, &c.] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Micah 4:8”