Micah 5:7-9 NIV

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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Micah 5:8

And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the Gentiles in the midst of many people ,.... The same persons are meant here as before; who are compared to dew and showers of rain, because numerous; and full of blessings in themselves, and useful and beneficial to others: and here are said to be as a lion among the beasts of the forest ; strong, mighty, powerful, and courageous, and superior to their enemies, as the lion is strongest among beasts, and keeps all others in awe of him. Some refer... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Micah 5:9

Thine hand shall be lifted up upon thine adversaries ,.... O remnant of Jacob or Israel, as the Targum; the church of God; now will be the time that it shall prevail over all the antichristian states; now will the Christian princes pour out the vials of God's wrath upon them; and they shall feel the strength and weight of their hand; which will fall heavy upon them, even to their utter destruction: or thine hand, O Messiah, the ruler in Israel, the man the peace that shall deliver from the... 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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:8

As a lion - In this and the following verse the victories of the Maccabees are supposed to be foretold. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:9

All thine enemies shall be cut off - The Assyrians, who had destroyed Israel; and the Babylonians, who had ruined Judah. 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

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:8

Verse 8 Then follows this promise, — that God will arm his people with invincible and irresistible power, that they may be superior to all their enemies. Hence he says, that the residue of Israel shall be like a lion among the beasts of the forests and like a young lion among a flock of sheep As a strong lion then is superior to other beasts, and as a young lion dares ferociously to attack a flock of sheep; so he says, the people of Israel shall be; they shall be like lions, filling their... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:9

Verse 9 He confirms what is said in the last verse, and expresses in other words what he meant, and what we have explained, — that though the Church must contend with many strong and violent enemies, it will not yet fail, for the Lord will supply it with strength from heaven. Exalted, he says, shall be thy hand, that all thine enemies may be cut off He promises not that the Church shall be in a quiet state, but victorious, and declares also that there will never be wanting enemies. This... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Micah 5:7-15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Micah 5:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Micah 5:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Micah 5:9

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:9

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

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:9

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