Micah 5:7

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 5:7

And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many people ,.... The Jews, who will be converted in the latter day, the remnant of them according to the election of grace, as well as all true Israelites, whether Jews or Gentiles, the Lord's chosen and peculiar people; who, though but a small number in comparison of others, and mean and contemptible in the eyes of men, are such as God has made a reserve of for himself; and these, though not of the world, yet are in the world, and will be... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:7

The remnant of Jacob - From the reign of Darius Hystaspes (Ahasuerus, husband of Esther) the Jews were greatly favored. Those who continued in Persia and Chaldea were greatly honored under the protection of Mordecai and Esther. - Calmet. But others consider this as applying to the Maccabees. As a dew from the Lord - Even during their captivity many of the Jews were the means of spreading the knowledge of the one true God; see Daniel 2:47 ; Daniel 3:29 ; Daniel 4:34 ; Daniel 6:26 ... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:7

Verse 7 Micah promises here two things as to the future state of the Church, — that God shall defend it without the help and aid of men, — and that he will supply it with strength, so that it will become superior to all enemies. In the first place, to show that the preservation of the Church depends on the mere favor of God, and that there is no need of any earthly aids, he makes use of a most suitable similitude; he says, that the people of God are like a dewy meadow. The Prophet speaks not... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:7

First, Israel in God's hands shall be an instrument of life and health to the nations. The remnant of Jacob. The faithful, Messianic Israel, as Micah 4:7 ; Isaiah 10:21 . Many people; rather; many peoples ( Micah 4:11 , Micah 4:13 ); so in Isaiah 10:8 . The LXX . inserts ἐν τοῖς ἔθνεσιν , "among the nations," as in Isaiah 10:8 . As a dew from the Lord. Converted Israel shall act as Messiah himself in refreshing and stimulating the nations. Receiving grace from him,... 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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Micah 5:7

And the remnant of Jacob - Micah (Micah 4:7), as well as Isaiah (Isaiah 10:21), had prophesied, that a remnant only should return unto the Mighty God. These, though very many in themselves, are yet but a remnant only of the unconverted mass; yet this, “the remnant, who shall be saved” Romans 9:27, who believe in Christ, “the little flock” Luke 12:32, of whom were the Apostles and their disciples, “shall be, in the midst of many people,” whom they won to the faith, as John in Asia, Thomas in... read more

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