Micah 7:9 NIV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Micah 7:9

I will bear the indignation of the Lord, because I have sinned against Him - This is the temper of all penitents, when stricken by God, or under chastisement from Him. “It is the Lord, let Him, do what seemeth Him good” 1 Samuel 3:18. “So let him curse, because the Lord hath said unto him, curse David. Who shall then say, Wherefore hast thou done so?” 2 Samuel 16:10. “He putteth his mouth in the dust; if so be there may be hope” Lamentations 3:29. The penitent owns the just sentence of God,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Micah 7:8-9

Micah 7:8-9. Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy Here begins a new subject; the Jewish nation in general being here introduced speaking in their captivity, and addressing themselves to the Chaldeans. When I fall I shall rise Or, because I am fallen; for I shall rise. When I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me Neither rejoice nor triumph over me, because I at present sit in darkness, or misery, for Jehovah will again make me prosperous. I will bear the indignation of... 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 7:9

indignation. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6 , for the punishment which was the result of it. sinned. Hebrew. chata'. App-44 . behold = look unto. His righteousness: i.e. His righteous vindication. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Micah 7:9

"I will bear the indignation of Jehovah, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness."The true penitent accepts the punishment of his iniquity (Leviticus 26:41,43); they who murmur against God do not yet know their guilt (Job 40:4-5).[19]This verse is the language of the repentant remnant of the people, accepting the justice of their punishment, and yet still trusting in the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Micah 7:9

Micah 7:9. Because I have sinned against him— Because I am about to be his victim, or sacrifice for sin. Nothing is more common in the sacred Scripture, than to denote the expiation of sin by the word חטא cheit. See Houbigant. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Micah 7:9

9. bear—patiently. the indignation of the Lord—His punishment inflicted on me ( :-). The true penitent "accepts the punishment of his iniquity" (Leviticus 26:41; Leviticus 26:43); they who murmur against God, do not yet know their guilt (Job 40:4; Job 40:5). execute judgment for me—against my foe. God's people plead guilty before God; but, in respect to their human foes, they are innocent and undeserving of their foes' injuries. bring me forth to the light—to the temporal and spiritual... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Micah 7:8-13

1. Advice to the ungodly 7:8-13 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Micah 7:8-20

E. Micah’s confidence in the Lord 7:8-20This final section of the book is also in the form of a lament (cf. Micah 7:1-7). While Micah spoke as an individual, he spoke for the faithful remnant of Israelites in his day. His sentiments would have been theirs. Thus the lament is communal, but it gives way to glorious praise. Daniel, Ezra, Nehemiah, and many of the psalmists likewise prayed as spokesmen for the faithful as well as for themselves (cf. Daniel 9; Ezra 9; Nehemiah 9; Lamentations... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Micah 7:9

Micah identified with his people by confessing his guilt (cf. Daniel 9:5; Daniel 9:8; Daniel 9:11; Daniel 9:15). Though he had not personally committed the sins that he criticized his fellow Israelites of practicing, as a part of His nation he was with them in their guilt. He would have to bear the consequences of divine discipline as they did. Nevertheless the divine advocate, whom we have seen indicting the Israelites in this book, would come to the prophet’s defense. Micah would not suffer... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Micah 7:9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Micah 7:8-9

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Micah 7:1-20

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Micah 7:9

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Micah 7:9

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Micah 7:9

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Micah 7:9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Micah 7:8-13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Micah 7:8-20

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Micah 7:9

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