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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Micah 3:8-12

Here, I. The prophet experiences a divine power going along with him in his work, and he makes a solemn profession and protestation of it, as that which would justify him, and bear him out, in his plain dealing with the princes and rulers. He would not, he durst not, make thus bold with the great men, but that he was carried out to do it by a prophetical impulse and impression. It was not he that said it, but God by him, and he could not but speak the word that God put into his mouth. It comes... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Micah 3:9

Hear this, I pray you, ye heads of the house of Jacob, and princes of the house of Israel ,.... As an instance of his boldness, courage, and impartiality, he begins with the principal men of the land, and charges them with sins, and reproves for them, and denounces judgments on account of them; See Gill on Micah 3:1 ; that abhor judgment, and pervert all equity ; a sad character of princes, rulers, and judges, who not only ought to know but to love judgment, justice, and equity, and do... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 3:9

Hear this - An appeal similar to that in Micah 3:1 . read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 3:9

Verse 9 The Prophet begins really to prove what he had stated, — that he was filled with the power of the Holy Spirit: and it was, as they say, an actual proof, when the Prophet dreaded no worldly power, but boldly addressed the princes and provoked their rage against him, Hear, he says,ye heads, ye rulers of the house of Jacob, ye men who are cruel, bloody, and iniquitous. We then see that the Prophet had not boasted of what he did not without delay really confirm. But he began with saying,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 3:1-12

The abuse of influence. God has imparted to all men the power of influencing others. We daily exert an influence either for good or for evil. They who know us, and who come into contact with us, are the better or the worse as the result of such knowledge and association. The nature of our influence depends upon our own character. Whether this subtle power we all possess is to result in good or ill depends altogether upon what we are ourselves. Let the life be pure and holy, fed and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 3:1-12

Avarice. There is nothing wrong in a man's seeking to acquire fiches. Money is good. Its possession is to be desired, since it carries with it the means of surrounding its possessor with the comforts of life, and at the same time gives him the ability to impart good to those who are less favoured and in circumstances of need. The very endeavour also to secure this calls into exercise such qualities as industry and thrift, which are truly commendable. It is rather the love of money, and the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 3:8-12

Gifts for Divine service. I. THEIR NATURE . ( Micah 3:8 .) 1 . " Power ." ( Micah 3:8 .) Weak as the prophet felt himself to be, he was conscious of a Divine influence resting upon him and inspiring him, clothing him with holy energy and irresistible might. His mind and heart had been brought into an enjoyment of the highest and holiest fellowship with the Invisible and Eternal. His soul was animated by the inward witness of the Father's love. His whole nature was quickened... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 3:8-12

The true prophet. "But truly I am full of power by the Spirit of the Lord, and of judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin. Hear this, I pray you," etc. It is supposed that this chapter belongs to the reign of Hezekiah; if so, the mournful state of matters which it depicts belongs to the time preceding the reformation. These words lead us to consider the true prophet. I. THE WORK OF A TRUE PROPHET . "To declare unto Jacob his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 3:9

The prophet exemplifies his courage by delivering in full the denunciation with which he commenced ( Micah 3:1 : see note there). Hear this. What follows. Pervert all equity. Ye, who by your position ought to be models and guardians of justice and equity, violate all laws, human and Divine, make the straight crooked, distort every notion of right (comp. Isaiah 59:8 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 3:9-11

Spurious faith. The prophet at once vindicates the claim he has just made ( Micah 3:8 ). We have here— I. AS UNSPARING EXPOSURE OF SINS IN HIGH QUARTERS . All classes are involved, and to each class the most scandalous characteristic offences are imputed. 1 . Civil rulers. They are open to bribes, in direct violation of Exodus 23:8 , and therefore pervert judgment. These sophists on the judgment seat make "the worse appear the better reason;" and at length... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Micah 3:8-12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Micah 3:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 3:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 3:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 3:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 3:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 3:8-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 3:8-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 3:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 3:9-11

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