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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Micah 5:7-15

Glorious things are here spoken of the remnant of Jacob, that remnant which was raised of her that halted (Mic. 4:7), and it seems to be that remnant which the Lord our God shall call (Joel 2:32), on whom the Spirit shall be poured out, the remnant that shall be saved, Rom. 9:27. Note, God's people are but a remnant, a small number in comparison with the many that are left to perish, a little flock; but they are the remnant of Jacob, a people in covenant with God, and in his favour. Now... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Micah 5:8

And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the Gentiles in the midst of many people ,.... The same persons are meant here as before; who are compared to dew and showers of rain, because numerous; and full of blessings in themselves, and useful and beneficial to others: and here are said to be as a lion among the beasts of the forest ; strong, mighty, powerful, and courageous, and superior to their enemies, as the lion is strongest among beasts, and keeps all others in awe of him. Some refer... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:8

As a lion - In this and the following verse the victories of the Maccabees are supposed to be foretold. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:8

Verse 8 Then follows this promise, — that God will arm his people with invincible and irresistible power, that they may be superior to all their enemies. Hence he says, that the residue of Israel shall be like a lion among the beasts of the forests and like a young lion among a flock of sheep As a strong lion then is superior to other beasts, and as a young lion dares ferociously to attack a flock of sheep; so he says, the people of Israel shall be; they shall be like lions, filling their... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:7-9

§ 10. The people under Messiah ' s rule have a mission to execute ; they are to be not only conquerors, but saviours also. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:7-9

The gentleness and terribleness of the people of God. "The remnant of Jacob" is the faithful few who remain loyal to God's truth and the duty of the day, whether in the times of Elijah ( 1 Kings 19:18 ), Uzziah ( Isaiah 1:9 ), or Christ ( Romans 11:5 ). The people of God, the Church of Christ dispersed among the "peoples" of the earth, have a twofold aspect— gentleness and terribleness . This twofold aspect is seen in God ( Exodus 34:6 , Exodus 34:7 ; Psalms 18:25 , Psalms... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:7-9

God's people, their tender and terrible aspect in the world. "And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many people as a dew from the Lord, as the showers upon the grass, that tarrieth not for man, nor waiteth for the sons of men." Two things are here predicted concerning the Jews after their restoration from Babylon. I their influence upon the nations would be as refreshing dew. "Their signal victories against such formidable armies, attracting attention to him whom they... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:7-15

The spiritual influence of good men symbolized. By "the remnant of Jacob" is intended the good who were to be found in the land of Judah; for in the most corrupt times God has ever had a people to show forth his praise. The expression may be taken as descriptive of good, holy, spiritual men; and it is here declared that these shall exert among the nations a gracious influence. Notice— I. THE SPIRITUAL INFLUENCE OF GOOD MEN IS HERE SET FORTH BY MEANS OF ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:8

Secondly, Israel shall be a terrible power among the nations, and invincible in strength. (" Nova theocratica agit suaviter et fortiter " (Knabenbauer). As a lion. The Lamb of God is also the Lion of the tribe of Judah ( Revelation 5:5 ; Numbers 23:24 ), and he "is set for the fall and rising again of many" ( Luke 2:34 ). In his irresistible strength Israel shall overcome all enemies. So Judas Maccabaeus is compared to a lion (1Mal Micah 3:4 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Micah 5:8

And the remnant of Jacob shall be as a young lion - o: “What more unlike than the sweetness of the dew and the fierceness of the lion? What so different as the gentle shower distilling on the herb, and the savageness or vehemence of a lion roaring among “the flocks of sheeps?” Yet both are ascribed to “the remnant of Jacob.” Why? Because the Apostles of Christ are both tender and severe, tender in teaching and exhorting, severe in rebuking and avenging. How does Paul teach, “God was in Christ... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Micah 5:7-15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Micah 5:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:7-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:7-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:7-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:7-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Micah 5:8

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