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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Micah 7:9

I will bear the indignation of the Lord ,.... The Targum prefaces these words with "Jerusalem saith;' and they are the words of the prophet, in the name of Jerusalem or the church, resolving in the strength of divine grace to bear the present affliction, which had at least some appearance of divine indignation in it; not against the persons of God's people, who are always the objects of his love, and towards whom there is no fury in him; but against their sins, which are displeasing and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Micah 7:10

Then she that is mine enemy shall see it ,.... The Chaldeans and Edomites shall see people of the Jews rising out of their calamities, brought out of the darkness of their captivity in Babylon, and enjoying the light of peace and prosperity in their own land. Some editions of the Targum, and Jarchi and Kimchi, have, in their glosses on this verse and Micah 7:9 , Rome, of whom they interpret this enemy, as Mr. Pocock observes; and so R. Elias F4 In Tishbi, p. 227. says the Targum... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 7:1

Wo is me! - This is a continuation of the preceding discourse. And here the prophet points out the small number of the upright to be found in the land. He himself seemed to be the only person who was on God's side; and he considers himself as a solitary grape, which had escaped the general gathering. The word קץ kayits , which is sometimes used for summer, and summer fruits in general, is here translated late figs; and may here, says Bishop Newcome, be opposed to the early ripe fig of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 7:2

The good man is perished out of the earth - A similar sentiment may be found, Psalm 12:1 ; Isaiah 57:1 . As the early fig of excellent flavor cannot be found in the advanced season of summer, or a choice cluster of grapes after vintage, so neither can the good and upright man be discovered by searching in Israel. This comparison, says Bp. Newcome, is beautifully implied. They hunt every man his brother with a net - This appears to be an allusion to the ancient mode of duel between... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 7:3

That they may do evil with both hands - That is, earnestly, greedily, to the uttermost of their power. The Vulgate translates: Malum manuum suarum dicunt bonum ; "The evil of their hands they call good." The prince asketh - A bribe, to forward claims in his court. The judge asketh for a reward - That he may decide the cause in favor of him who gives most money, whether the cause be good or evil. This was notoriously the case in our own country before the giving of Magna Charta; and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 7:4

The best of them is as a brier - They are useless in themselves, and cannot be touched without wounding him that comes in contact with them. He alludes to the thick thorn hedges, still frequent in Palestine. The day of thy watchmen - The day of vengeance, which the prophets have foreseen and proclaimed, is at hand. Now shall be their perplexity; no more wrapping up, all shall be unfolded. In that day every man will wish that he were different from what he is found to be; but he shall be... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 7:5

Trust ye not in a friend - These times will be so evil, and the people so wicked, that all bonds will be dissolved; and even the most intimate will betray each other, when they can hope to serve themselves by it. On this passage, in the year 1798, I find I have written as follows: - "Trust ye not in a friend. - Several of those whom I have delighted to call by that name have deceived me. "Put ye not confidence in a guide. - Had I followed some of these I should have gone to perdition. ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 7:6

For the son dishonoreth the father - See the use our Lord has made of these words, where he quotes them, Matthew 10:21 ; (note), Matthew 10:25 ; (note), Matthew 10:36 ; (note), and the notes there. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 7:7

Therefore I will look unto the Lord - Because things are so, I will trust in the Lord more firmly, wait for him more patiently, and more confidently expect to be supported, defended, and saved. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 7:8

Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy - The captive Israelites are introduced as speaking here and in the preceding verse. The enemy are the Assyrians and Chaldeans; the fall is their idolatry and consequent captivity; the darkness, the calamities they suffered in that captivity; their rise and light, their restoration and consequent blessedness. To rejoice over the fall or miseries of any man, betrays a malignant spirit. I have known several instances where people professing to hold a very... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Micah 7:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Micah 7:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 7:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 7:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 7:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 7:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 7:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 7:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 7:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 7:8

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