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The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:7

God's ways vindicated. In this verse three important questions are asked, and in the answers to these lies the clear vindication of God's ways in his dealings with transgressors. I. " IS THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD STRAITENED ?" i.e. when his judgments overtake men for their sins, is this to be regarded as a token that God's loving kindness and long suffering have failed? No; his compassions never fail. "His mercy endureth forever." What, then, is the explanation? It is that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:7

The beneficial influence of God's words upon the obedient. By the "words" of God we understand the utterances of his gracious mind. These were communicated unto the fathers by the prophets; in "the fulness of time" they were made known by his Son; to us they are given in the Scriptures of eternal truth. Their influence upon us depends upon our attitude towards them and upon the spirit we cherish. If our aim is to live a godly life, and to pursue the path of rectitude and obedience, they... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:7

Judgment, God's strange work; mercy, his delight. Adopting as our translation, "O thou, called the house of Jacob, is the patience of Jehovah short? Are these his doings? Do not his words do good to him that walketh uprightly?" we learn two truths respecting God. I. JUDGMENT IS GOD 'S " STRANGE WORK ." 1 . The people are reminded of this by their very name. It is a great honour but a grave responsibility to have a good name and ancestry ( John 8:39 ; Acts 3:25 ).... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:7

God's truth. "O thou that art named the house of Jacob, is the Spirit of the Lord straitened? are these his doings? do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly?' "Thou called house of Jacob, is the patience of Jehovah short then? or is this his doing? Are not my words good to him that walketh uprightly?" Such is a modern translation. We prefer the translation of Henderson, as follows: "What language, O house of Jacob! Is the Spirit of Jehovah shortened? Are these his operations?... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:8

Even of late; but of late; literally, yesterday , implying an action recent and repeated. Septuagint, ἔμπροσθεν , "before;" Vulgate, e contrario. The prophet exemplifies the iniquity which has led God to punish. They are not old offences which the Lord is visiting, but sins of recent and daily occurrence. My people is risen up as an enemy. A reading, varying by a letter or two, is rendered, "But against my people one setteth himself." But them is no valid reason for altering the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:8-9

Sin an antagonist. "Even of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye pull off the robe with the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse from war. The women of my people have ye cast out from their pleasant houses; from their children have ye taken away my glory forever." This chapter refers to the character and doings of Israel during the last nine years of Ahaz. A very dark period in Israelitish history was this. "We are told in 2 Chronicles 28:24 , 2 Chronicles 28:25 ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Micah 2:7

O thou that art named the house of Jacob - As Isaiah says, “Hear ye this, O house of Jacob, which are called by the name of Israel - which make mention of the God of Israel, not in truth, nor in righteousness. For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel” Isaiah 48:1. They boasted of what convicted them of faithlessness. They relied on being what in spirit they had ceased to be, what in deeds they denied, children of a believing forefather. It is the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Micah 2:8

Even of late - (Literally, yesterday.) Jerome: “He imputeth not past sins, but those recent and, as it were, of yesterday.” “My people is risen up vehemently”. God upbraideth them tenderly by the title, “Mine own people,” as John complaineth, “He came unto His own, and His own received Him not” John 1:11. God became not their enemy, but they arose as one man, - “is risen up,” the whole of it, as His. In Him they might have had peace and joy and assured gladness, but they arose in rebellion... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Micah 2:7

Micah 2:7. O thou that art named The house of Jacob But dost not act suitably to the piety of thy father Jacob, and therefore, though thou art in name, yet not in truth the genuine seed of Jacob. Is the Spirit of the Lord straitened Is God’s hand shortened? Are his power, wisdom, and kindness less now than formerly? Are these his doings Are these severe proceedings the doings your God delights in? Are the judgments he brings upon you the genuine effects of his power and goodness? and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Micah 2:8-9

Micah 2:8-9 . Of late my people is risen up as an enemy AGAINST ME is to be here understood, namely, against God; for this is still spoken in the person of God. The sense is more evident in the Hebrew than in our translation, namely, But they who were yesterday (or lately) my people rise up (now, or to-day) as an enemy. Ye pull off the robe with the garment Ye are guilty of grievous oppression and inhumanity: ye are not content with spoiling the poor, and those who are weaker than... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:8-9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Micah 2:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Micah 2:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Micah 2:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Micah 2:8-9

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