Micah 6:9 ASV

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Micah 6:9

Micah 6:9. The Lord’s voice crieth Either by his judgments, each of which is his voice, or by his prophets; unto the city To every city in Israel and Judah, but principally to Jerusalem and Samaria. The man of wisdom Every wise man; shall see thy name Will perceive God in that cry. Hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it Who hath chosen it out, and strikes with it; that is, Hear ye the voice of God in the punishments he is now sending. Or, Hear what severe judgments are... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Micah 6:1-16

6:1-7:20 GOD ACCUSES AND THE PEOPLE REPLYWhat God desires (6:1-16)Returning to conditions in his own time, Micah pictures a courtroom where, with the heavens and earth as witnesses, God accuses his people of unfaithfulness (6:1-2). God recalls the great things he has done for them, as if asking why they treat him so badly in return (3-5).The people’s reply shows their misunderstanding. They ask what sort of worship God wants. Does he want sacrifices that are exact according to the letter of the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Micah 6:9

city. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of the Subject), App-6 , for the inhabitants. the man of wisdom shall see Thy name = [such as would have] true stability (or safety) will regard Thy name. The Mugah Codex, quoted in the Massorah ( App-30 ), reads: "such as revere". wisdom. Hebrew. tushiyah. See note on Proverbs 2:7 . Thy. The Septuagint reads: "and He (the LORD) will save such as revere His name". rod. Hebrew. matteh = staff (for support or chastisement). Not the same word as in... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Micah 6:9

"The voice of Jehovah crieth unto the city, and the man of wisdom will see thy name; hear ye, the rod, and who hath appointed it."The translation of this, verse is doubtful, due to imperfections in the manner of the text's transmission through history; but the meaning is clear anyway. "The city is called to attention with a litany of changes, as the voice of God continues to speak to the end of the chapter."[23] As McKeating observed, the lawsuit continues in this verse. "The prosecution is... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Micah 6:9

Micah 6:9. The Lord's voice crieth, &c.— The voice of the Lord crieth to the city, that there may be salvation to him who shall fear his name: they have heard him rebuking; but who yet acknowledged him? Micah 6:10. While there are, &c. Houbigant. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Micah 6:9

9. unto the city—Jerusalem. the man of wisdom—As in Proverbs 13:6, Hebrew, "sin" is used for "a man of sin," and in Psalms 109:4, "prayer" for "a man of prayer"; so here "wisdom" for "the man of wisdom." shall see thy name—shall regard Thee, in Thy revelations of Thyself. Compare the end of Psalms 109:4- :. God's "name" expresses the sum-total of His revealed attributes. Contrast with this Psalms 109:4- :, "will not behold the majesty of the Lord." Another reading is adopted by the Septuagint,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Micah 6:9

Micah announced that Yahweh would call to the city of Jerusalem; He would declare something important to the people of that town, Micah’s audience of Judeans. They would be wise to hear Him and to fear Him because of who He is (cf. Micah 6:1; Micah 3:1; Proverbs 1:7). The Lord summoned His people, the tribe of Judah, to hear Him because it was He who had sovereignly chosen them. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Micah 6:9-12

1. Israel’s sins 6:9-12 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Micah 6:9-16

C. The Lord’s sentence of judgment 6:9-16The Lord became specific about Israel’s sins, as a prosecuting attorney, and then announced His verdict, as a judge. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 6:1-16

God’s Arraignment of His people1-8. Micah’s message to the discouraged believers. They have lost heart because of the apparent contradiction between the promises of their prophets and the hard facts of their history. They have lost faith in God’s grace, and are trying to propitiate His favour by such sacrifices as the heathen offered to their gods. Micah appeals to nature, to history, and to the reasonable service God requires. He calls on the hills to witness what God has done (Micah 6:1-2).... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Micah 6:9

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Micah 6:1-16

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Micah 6:9

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Micah 6:9

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Micah 6:9

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Micah 6:9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Micah 6:9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Micah 6:9-12

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Micah 6:9-16

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 6:1-16

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