Micah 2:1 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Micah 2:1-5

Here is, I. The injustice of man contriving the evil of sin, Mic. 2:1, 2. God was coming forth against this people to destroy them, and here he shows what was the ground of his controversy with them; it is that which is often mentioned as a sin that hastens the ruin of nations and families as much as any, the sin of oppression. Let us see the steps of it. 1. They eagerly desire that which is not their own?that is the root of bitterness, the root of all evil, Mic. 2:2. They covet fields and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Micah 2:1

Woe to them that devise iniquity ,.... Any kind of iniquity; idolatry, or worshipping of idols, for the word is used sometimes for an idol; or the sin of uncleanness, on which the thoughts too often dwell in the night season; or coveting of neighbours' goods, and oppressing the poor; sins which are instanced in Micah 2:2 ; and every thing that is vain, foolish, and wicked, and in the issue brings trouble and distress: now a woe is denounced against such that think on such things, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 2:1

Wo to them that devise iniquity - Who lay schemes and plans for transgressions; who make it their study to find out new modes of sinning; and make these things their nocturnal meditations, that, having fixed their plan, they may begin to execute it as soon as it is light in the morning. Because it is in the power of their hand - They think they may do whatever they have power and opportunity to do. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 2:1

Verse 1 The Prophet does not here speak only against the Israelites, as some think, who have incorrectly confined this part of his teaching to the ten tribes; but he, on the contrary, (in discharging his office, addresses also the Jews. He refers not here to idolatry, as in the last chapter; but inveighs against sins condemned in the second table. As then the Jews had not only polluted the worship of God, but also gave loose reins to many iniquities, so that they dealt wrongfully with their... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:1

The prophet, himself one of the people, first inveighs against the sins of injustice and oppression of the poor. Devise … work … practise. A gradation. They are not led into these sins by others; they themselves conceive the evil purpose in their own heart; then they prepare and mature their scheme by reflection; then they proceed to execute it. Work evil; i.e. prepare the means for carrying out their conception (comp Isaiah 41:4 ). Upon their beds. At night, the natural time for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:1-3

Deliberate sins bringing predestined punishments. We see here— I. THE GENESIS OF CRIME . Three stages are described. 1 . Sinful desires are cherished in the heart. These sinners "devise iniquity," think over it ( Psalms 7:14 ), imagine it (the same word as in 1 Samuel 18:25 , referring to Saul's thought and plan to secure David's death), dwell on it; for wickedness is "sweet in their mouth" ( Job 20:10-12 ). Illustrate from the licentious thoughts of David ( 2... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:1-4

Avarice. "Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand," etc. The prophet, in the preceding chapter, foretold the judgment that would befall both kingdoms on account, of their apostasy from the living God. He begins this chapter by denouncing the rapacious avarice of their leading men. Oppression is one of the greatest social crimes; alas! one that has been prevalent in every age and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:1-5

§ 6. The prophet justifies his threat by recounting the sins of which the grandees and guilty. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:1-11

Delineations of deep transgression, righteous retribution, and Divine equity. We have in these verses three pictures, drawn by a master hand, and very suggestive of practical teaching. I. A PICTURE OF DEEP TRANSGRESSION . ( Micah 2:1 , Micah 2:2 , Micah 2:8 , Micah 2:9 .) Observe delineated in it: 1 . The abuse of privilege . ( Micah 2:1 .) What a boon is night! "The season of repose; the blessed barrier betwixt day and day," when the hum and bustle, the anxiety... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Micah 2:1

The prophet had declared that evil should come down on Samaria and Jerusalem for their sins. He had pronounced them sinners against God; he now speaks of their hard unlovingness toward man, as our Blessed Lord in the Gospel speaks of sins against Himself in His members, as the ground of the condemnation of the wicked. The time of warning is past. He speaks as in the person of the Judge, declaring the righteous judgments of God, pronouncing sentence on the hardened, but blessing on those who... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Micah 2:1-5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Micah 2:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 2:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 2:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:1-4

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:1-11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Micah 2:1

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