Micah 1:4 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Micah 1:1-7

Here is, I. A general account of this prophet and his prophecy, Mic. 1:1. This is prefixed for the satisfaction of all that read and hear the prophecy of this book, who will give the more credit to it when they know the author and his authority. 1. The prophecy is the word of the Lord; it is a divine revelation. Note, What is written in the Bible, and what is preached by the ministers of Christ according to what is written there, must be heard and received, not as the word of dying men, which... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Micah 1:4

And the mountains shall be molten under him ,.... As Sinai was when he descended on it, and as all nations will be at the general conflagration; but here the words are to be taken, not literally, but figuratively, for the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, and for the kings, and princes, and great men in them, that lifted up their heads as high, and thought themselves as secure, as mountains; yet when the judgments of God should fall upon them, their hearts would melt through fear under him; as... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 1:4

Verse 4 And he afterwards adds, that this going forth of God would be terrible, Melt, he says, shall the mountains under him It hence appears, that the Prophet did not speak in the last verse of the departure of God, as though he was going to forsake his own temple, but that he, on the contrary, described his going forth from the temple, that he might ascend his tribunal and execute punishment on the whole people, and thus, in reality, prove that he would be a judge, because he had been very... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 1:2-4

§ 1. Introduction to the prophet's address. The nations and earth itself are summoned to attend the solemn announcement. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 1:2-7

The Divine judgments against Israel. Micah was a prophet of Judah, and had special reference in his prophecy to that kingdom. Still, he referred also to the kingdom of Israel. In these verses he directed attention to the tribulations speedily to come upon the kingdom of Israel; and, whilst his words have reference to "the dead past," they suggest lessons for all times. Consider— I. THE DIVINE JUDGMENTS AGAINST THE KINGDOM OF ISRAEL AS HERB PREDICTED . Note: 1 ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 1:3-7

God's procedure in relation to sin. "For, behold, the Lord cometh forth out of his place, and will come down, and tread upon the high places of the earth," etc. This is a highly figurative and sublime representation of the Almighty in his retributive work, especially in relation to Samaria and Jerusalem. He is represented as leaving his holy temple, coming out of his place, and marching with overwhelming grandeur over the high places of the earth, to deal out punishment to the wicked.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 1:4

The description of God's advent to judgment is founded on the idea of a terrible storm and earthquake, perhaps accompanied with volcanic eruption, though evidence of such eruptions in the historical period is not forthcoming. The description recalls the awful revelation at Sinai ( Exodus 19:1-25 .). Shall be molten; either by the lightning or the showers of rain that descend from heaven. The mountains, the type of stability and strength, fall away at the presence of the Judge. Septuagint, ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Micah 1:4

And the mountains shall be molten under Him - It has been thought that this is imagery, taken from volcanic eruptions ; but, although there is a very remarkable volcanic district just outside of Gilead, it is not thought to have been active at times so late as these; nor were the people to whom the words were said, familiar with it. Fire, the real agent at the end of the world, is, meanwhile, the symbol of God’s anger, as being the most terrible of His instruments of destruction: whence God... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Micah 1:2-4

Micah 1:2-4. Hear, all ye people All ye of Israel and Judah. Hearken, O earth Or, O land, [of Israel:] and all that therein is That is, all its inhabitants. Let the Lord be witness against you “I call him to witness, that I have forewarned you of the judgments that hang over your heads, unless you speedily repent. And he himself will become a witness against you, and convince you of your sins in such a manner that you shall not be able to deny the charge.” The Lord from his holy... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Micah 1:1-16

1:1-3:12 SAMARIA AND JERUSALEM DOOMEDA picture of coming destruction (1:1-16)The prophet Micah was from a country village in the Judean foothills between the central mountain range and the coastal plain. He was probably a farmer, and he directed his attacks at the upper class city dwellers who drove the farmers into poverty. They lived in luxury by exploiting the poor. As a Judean he was concerned mainly with conditions in his country’s capital, Jerusalem, but he also attacked the northern... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Micah 1:1-7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Micah 1:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 1:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 1:2-4

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 1:2-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 1:3-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 1:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Micah 1:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Micah 1:2-4

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Micah 1:1-16

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