Micah 3:10 NIV

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 3:10

They build up Zion with blood, and Jerusalem with iniquity. Or, "O thou that buildest up" F7 בונה "aedificans", Montanus, Munster, Burkius. , &c.; or "everyone of them that buildeth up" F8 "Quisque eorum aedificat", Vatablus, Piscator, Drusius. , &c.; for the word is in the singular number; but, be fire words rendered either of these ways, they respect the heads and princes of the people; who either repaired the temple on Zion, or ornamented the king's palace, or built... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 3:10

They build up Zion with blood - They might cry out loudly against that butchery practiced by Pekah, king of Israel, and Pul coadjutor of Rezie, against the Jews. See on Micah 2:9 ; (note). But these were by no means clear themselves; for if they strengthened the city, or decorated the temple, it was by the produce of their exactions and oppressions of the people. I do not know a text more applicable than this to slave-dealers; or to any who have made their fortunes by such wrongs as... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 3:10

Verse 10 Then when he says, that Zion was built by blood, and Jerusalem by iniquity, it is the same as though the Prophet had said, that whatever the great men expended on their palaces had been procured, and, as it were, scraped together from blood and plunder. The judges could not have possibly seized on spoils on every side, without being bloody, that is, without pillaging the poor: for the judges were for the most part corrupted by the rich and the great; and then they destroyed the... 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 3:9-11

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 3:9-12

§ 3. Recapitulation of the sins of the three classes—rulers, priests, and prophets, with an announcement of the destruction of Zion and the temple. read more

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Micah 3:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 3:10

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 3:10

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 3:9-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 3:9-12

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