Micah 7:19-20 KJV

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 7:19

He will turn again, and have compassion upon us. The verb "turn again," joined with another verb, often denotes the repetition of an action, as in Job 7:7 ; Hosea 14:8 , etc.; so here we may translate simply, "He will again have compassion." He will subdue; literally, tread underfoot. Sin is regarded as a personal enemy, which by God's sovereign grace will be entirely subdued. So, according to one interpretation, sin is personified ( Genesis 4:7 ; comp. Psalms 65:8 ). Cast all... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 7:19

The incomparableness of God illustrated in his forgiveness of sin: 3. The completeness of his forgiveness. "He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea." The reference is here, perhaps, to the destruction of Pharaoh and his host. "He will destroy their sins as he destroyed them, and buried them in the depths of the sea" ( Exodus 15:4 , Exodus 15:10 ). I. THE ENTIRE SUBJUGATION ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 7:20

Thou wilt perform (literally, give ) the truth to Jacob, and the mercy to Abraham. Jacob and Abraham are mentioned as the chiefs and representatives of the chosen family; and "the truth" ( i.e. God's faithfulness to his promises) and "mercy" are equally given to both, separately assigned only for the sake of the parallelism. Knabenbaner compares such passages as Psalms 114:1 , "When Israel went forth out of Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of strange language" (Psalm or. 6; ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 7:20

The Divine promises and their fulfilment. These words bear upon them the impress of deep human experience. They form the crowning testimony of a man who had long proved the reality of that which they affirm. In closing his book of prophecy he would, with all his heart and soul, affix his seal to the bright declaration that God is ever faithful and true. Jehovah was to him a living reality, the centre of his affections and the strength of his heart. "He endured as seeing him who is... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Micah 7:19

He will turn again - who seemed to be turned away from us when we were turned away from Him. “He will subdue, or trample under foot” Joel 2:14, our worst enemy, “our iniquities”, as He saith, “He shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly” Romans 16:20. Hitherto, sinful passions had not rebelled only, but had had the mastery over us. Sin subdued man; it was his lord, a fierce tyrant over him; he could not subdue it. Holy Scripture says emphatically of man under the law, that he was sold under... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Micah 7:20

Thou wilt perform the truth to Jacob and the mercy to Abraham - What was free mercy to Abraham, became, when God had once promised it, His truth. Abraham also stands for all those, who in him and his Seed should be blessed, those who were “aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world” Ephesians 2:12, in no covenant or relation with God, as well as those who were the children of the faith; pagan, as well as... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Micah 7:18-19

Micah 7:18-19. Who is a God like unto thee That is, there is no God like unto thee; that passeth by the transgression of the remnant, &c. That pardons the offences of the remainder of his people, namely, of those that shall survive the various punishments and destructions brought upon their forefathers for their sins. He retaineth not his anger for ever Though in his just displeasure he suffered their enemies to destroy their city, and lay their country desolate, and sent them into... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Micah 7:20

Micah 7:20. Thou wilt perform the truth to Jacob Thou wilt perform to his posterity what thou didst promise to Jacob. And the mercy to Abraham As the promises given to Abraham were made to him and to his seed after him, so the Scriptures speak of the blessings bestowed upon his children, as if they were actually made good to him their progenitor. Among the promises made to Abraham and the other patriarchs, one important one was, that their seed should possess the land of Canaan. This... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Micah 7:1-20

Sin, repentance and forgiveness (7:1-20)Speaking as one of the genuine believers in the nation, Micah confesses that God’s accusations are true. The prophet can find nothing to satisfy him in the life of the people as a whole. Judah as a nation is fruitless and of no use to God (7:1).All around him Micah sees a society that is in a state of moral decay. Gang warfare is widespread, and law-breakers buy protection from judges. Rich businessmen and other influential persons bribe government... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Micah 7:19

will turn again. Compare Hosea 14:8 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 7:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 7:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 7:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 7:20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Micah 7:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Micah 7:20

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Micah 7:18-19

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Micah 7:20

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Micah 7:1-20

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Micah 7:19

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