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The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:6

Prophesy ye not; literally, drop ye not , as Amos 7:16 (where see note). The speakers are generally supposed to be the false prophets who wish to stop the mouths of Micah and those who are like minded with him. This is probably correct; but these are not the only speakers; the people themselves, the oppressing grandees, who side with the popularity hunting seers, are also included (see note on verse 12). Say they to them that prophesy ; rather, thus they prophesy ( drop ) . Micah... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:6

An impious veto; a fatal withdrawal. We adopt as our rendering of this difficult verse, "Prophesy not; they shall indeed prophesy; they shall not prophesy to these; shame shall not depart." We see hers— I. AN IMPIOUS VETO . Men may seek to put their veto on a faithful messenger in various ways. 1 . By seeking to persuade him to utter smooth words. Thus Micaiah's integrity was first assailed ( 1 Kings 22:13 ). So, too, in the later days of Amos ( Amos 2:12 , where the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:6-11

§ 7. The threat announced in Micah 2:3 is further vindicated and applied to individual sinners, with a glance at the false prophets who taught the people to love lies. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:7

The prophet answers the interdict of the speakers in the preceding verse by showing that God's attributes are unchanged, but that the sins of the people constrain him to punish. O thou that art named the house of Jacob. Other renderings of these words are given, viz. "Ah! what a saying!" or, "Is this a thing to be said, O house of Jacob?" The versions of the LXX ; ὀ λέγων οἶκος ἰακὼβ κ . τ . λ ; and of the Vulgate, Dicit domus Jacob, do not suit the Hebrew. If we adopt the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:6-11

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 2:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:8-9

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