미가 1:5-6 KRV

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 1:5

Sins in the metropolis. God's interposition by judgment is threatened on account of the nation's sins. The greatness of their privileges involved special responsibilities and chastisements ( Amos 3:2 ). These sins are traced to their sources in the capitals of the two kingdoms. A metropolis is a centre of influence for good or for evil. This may be illustrated by the histories of both the Hebrew kingdoms. The northern kingdom had in succession three capitals: I. THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 1:5-7

§ 2. Judgment is denounced on Israel for its sin. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 1:6

I will make. This prophecy, therefore, was delivered before the destruction of Samaria in the fourth year of Hezekiah. As an heap of the field; or, into a heap of the field, like a heap of stones gathered off a cultivated field (comp. Isaiah 5:2 . ) Septuagint, ἰσὀπωροφυλάκιον ἀγροῦ , "the hut of a fruit watcher." As plantings of a vineyard; into the plantings, etc.; i.e. into mere terraces for vines. Such shall be the utter ruin of the city, that on its site vines... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Micah 1:5

For the transgression of Jacob is all this - Not for any change of purpose in God; nor, again, as the effect of man’s lust of conquest. None could have any power against God’s people, unless it had been given him by God. Those mighty monarchies of old existed but as God’s instruments, especially toward His own people. God said at this time of Assyria Isaiah 10:5, Asshur rod of Mine anger, and the staff in his hand is Mine indignation; and Isaiah 37:26, Now have I brought it to pass, that thou... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Micah 1:6

Therefore - (literally, “And”) I will make Samaria as an heap of the field, and as plantings of a vineyard Jerome: “The order of the sin was the order or the punishment.” Samaria’s sins were the earliest, the most obstinate, the most unbroken, bound up with its being as a state. On it then God’s judgments should first fall. It was a crown of pride Isaiah 28:1, resting on the head of the rich valleys, out of which it rose. Its soil is still rich . “The whole is now cultivated in terraces” , “to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Micah 1:5

Micah 1:5. For the transgression of Jacob That is, of the sons of Jacob; for the many transgressions committed among them; is all this All these many, great, and irresistible judgments of God foretold and executed. What is the transgression of Jacob Where is the chief cause of Israel’s sin and apostacy? Is it not Samaria Is it not in that city, the chief seat of the kingdom, the residence of the king and his princes, who have set up the idolatry of the golden calves, and made it the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Micah 1:6-7

Micah 1:6-7. Therefore I will make Samaria as a heap A heap of ruins. And as plantings of a vineyard As in planting vineyards men dig the earth, and cast it up in hillocks, so shall they make this city. The Vulgate reads, I will make Samaria as a heap of stones in a field, when a vineyard is planted. I will pour down the stones thereof, &c. The stones of it shall be tumbled down, from the lofty eminence on which it is situated, into the valley beneath, and shall leave the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Micah 1:1-16

1:1-3:12 SAMARIA AND JERUSALEM DOOMEDA picture of coming destruction (1:1-16)The prophet Micah was from a country village in the Judean foothills between the central mountain range and the coastal plain. He was probably a farmer, and he directed his attacks at the upper class city dwellers who drove the farmers into poverty. They lived in luxury by exploiting the poor. As a Judean he was concerned mainly with conditions in his country’s capital, Jerusalem, but he also attacked the northern... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Micah 1:5

transgression = rebellion. Hebrew. pasha'. App-44 . sins. Hebrew. chata'. App-44 . Aram, and Syriac read singular. What = Whose. is it not Samaria? = is it not Samaria's [idolatry]? Figure of speech Erotesis. App-6 . high places. Compare 1 Kings 12:31 ; 1 Kings 14:23 .Ezekiel 6:6 . These existed in Jerusalem (Jeremiah 32:35 ); hence the mention of them in the further question. Figure of speech Erotesis. Compare 2 Kings 16:4 . are they not Jerusalem? = is it not Jerusalem's [idol... read more