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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:2

Verse 2 Thou Bethlehem Ephratah, art small, that thou shouldest be among the thousands of Judah As Matthew quotes this passage differently, some think that it ought to be read as a question, And thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, art thou the least among the provinces of Judah? Matthew says “Thou art by no means the least, thou excellest. (142) ” But what need there is of distorting the words of the Prophet, as it was not the design of the Evangelist to relate the expressions of the Prophet, but only to... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:3

Verse 3 The Prophet here again so moderates his words, that the Jews might understand, that they were to endure many evils before God relieved their miseries. He wished then here to prepare the minds of the godly to bear evils, that they might not despair in great troubles, nor be depressed by extreme fear. He then states these two things, — that the people, as they deserved, would be heavily afflicted, — and then that God, notwithstanding such severe punishment, would be mindful of his... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:4

Verse 4 There is no doubt but that the Prophet continues here to speak of Christ; and though the Jews shamelessly pervert the whole Scripture, they yet cannot deny that Micah calls here the attention of all the godly to the coming of Christ, yea, of all who hope or desire to obtain salvation. This is certain. Let us now see what the Prophet ascribes to Christ. He shall stand, he says, and feed in the power of Jehovah The word, stand, designates perseverance, as though he had said, that it... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:1

This verse is joined to the preceding chapter in the Hebrew. Jerusalem is addressed, as in Micah 4:9 , Micah 4:11 , not the invading army. The prophet returns to the view of the misery and humiliation expressed in that passage. Gather thyself in troops; or, thou shalt gather thyself, etc. Jerusalem must collect its armies to defend itself from the enemy. O daughter of troops. Jerusalem is thus named from the number of soldiers collected within her walls, from whence marauding... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:1

The Church of God. "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." The prophet, as if fearful that his previous promises would be somewhat too reassuring, so that the people would lose the due impression of the perils to which they would be exposed, here reminds them of the calamities which would befall them before the promised prosperity would be realized. "O daughter of troops!" Jerusalem... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:1-4

§ 8 . After Zion ' s degradation Messiah shall be born, and shall bring the world into subjection. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:2

At the time of Zion's deepest distress, and when her earthly king is suffering the grossest degradation, reduced as it were to the shepherd house at Bethlehem, a Deliverer shall arise thence who shall do wonderful things. This passage was quoted by the Sanhedrin to answer Herod's question where the Christ was to be born ( Matthew 2:5 , Matthew 2:6 ; comp. John 7:42 ). But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah. Ephratah (Ephrathah, or Ephrath), "fruitfulness," is another name for Bethlehem, "House... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:2

Bethlehem Ephratah. I. THE NAME OF THE PLACE IS VERY SUGGESTIVE . Bethlehem; i.e. "House of bread." Ephratah; i.e. " Fruitfulness. " Both thus signified plenty, abundance, fertility. They were most appropriate as designating the spot, for fertility has been and is still characteristic of that locality. "It is now a large village, beautifully situated on the brow of a high hill, which commands an extensive view of the surrounding mountainous country, and rises in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:2

The nature of the Messiah's rule. That is to be Ruler in Israel. In the first verse Micah had spoken of the failure of earthly rulers. "The judge of Israel should be smitten with a rod upon the cheek." The rulers who had so lamentably failed in their administration should come to nought, but there should rise up in the time appointed "a King to reign in righteousness," and who should establish a kingdom which should never be moved. Unfortunately, however, in the Jewish mind, the nature of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:2

A new David: the lowliness and majesty of the Messiah. Thoughts respecting the lowliness of the Messiah cluster around the reference to his birthplace. Bethlehem was so small and unimportant that it was "little to be among the thousands of Israel." It was like one of our hamlets, not even attaining to the dignity of a parish. From this village there went forth a youth unknown to fame, and almost unnoticed among his own kindred ( 1 Samuel 16:11 ; Psalms 78:70 , Psalms 78:71 ).... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:3

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:1-4

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:2

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