Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Micah 6:12
12. For—rather, "Inasmuch as"; the conclusion "therefore," &c. following in Micah 6:13. thereof—of Jerusalem. read more
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Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Micah 6:13
13. make thee sick in smiting— (Leviticus 26:16, to which perhaps the allusion here is, as in Micah 6:14; Psalms 107:17; Psalms 107:18; Jeremiah 13:13). read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Micah 6:14
14. eat . . . not be satisfied—fulfiling the threat, :-. thy casting down shall be in the midst of thee—Thou shalt be cast down, not merely on My borders, but in the midst of thee, thy metropolis and temple being overthrown [TIRINUS]. Even though there should be no enemy, yet thou shalt be consumed with intestine evils [CALVIN]. MAURER translates as from an Arabic root, "there shall be emptiness in thy belly." Similarly GROTIUS, "there shall be a sinking of thy belly (once filled with food),... 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
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Micah 6:12
The rich people of Jerusalem practiced violence (lawlessness) in obtaining what they wanted from the weak. They lied to one another and practiced trickery and deception to obtain their desires. All of this was evidence of injustice that arose from a heart of unkindness toward others and lack of submission to God (Micah 6:8). read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Micah 6:13
Because of these sins the Lord promised to make His people sick, downtrodden, and desolate. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Micah 6:13-16
2. Israel’s punishment 6:13-16 read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Micah 6:14
They would continue to eat, but their food would not bring them satisfaction (cf. Leviticus 26:26). Their excessive accumulation of things would result in more garbage and waste products that they would have difficulty getting rid of. They would try to keep safe what they had bought, but they would not be able to do so, and what they did lock away would only become the property of invading soldiers eventually (cf. Leviticus 26:16-17; Deuteronomy 28:30). The Lord was repeating the curses for... read more
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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Micah 6:14
Micah 6:14. Thy casting-down shall be, &c.— Darkness shall be upon thee; thou shalt fly away, but shalt not escape; and if any one shall escape, I will give him up to the sword. See Houbigant and the LXX. read more