Micah 2:1-2 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Micah 2:1-5

Here is, I. The injustice of man contriving the evil of sin, Mic. 2:1, 2. God was coming forth against this people to destroy them, and here he shows what was the ground of his controversy with them; it is that which is often mentioned as a sin that hastens the ruin of nations and families as much as any, the sin of oppression. Let us see the steps of it. 1. They eagerly desire that which is not their own?that is the root of bitterness, the root of all evil, Mic. 2:2. They covet fields and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Micah 2:1

Woe to them that devise iniquity ,.... Any kind of iniquity; idolatry, or worshipping of idols, for the word is used sometimes for an idol; or the sin of uncleanness, on which the thoughts too often dwell in the night season; or coveting of neighbours' goods, and oppressing the poor; sins which are instanced in Micah 2:2 ; and every thing that is vain, foolish, and wicked, and in the issue brings trouble and distress: now a woe is denounced against such that think on such things, and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Micah 2:2

And they covet fields, and take them by violence ,.... The fields of their poor neighbours, which lie near them, and convenient for them; they wish they were theirs, and they contrive ways and means to get them into their possession; and if they cannot get them by fair means, if they cannot persuade them to sell them, or at their price, they will either use some crafty method to get them from them, or they will take them away by force and violence; as Ahab got Naboth's vineyard from him: ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 2:1

Wo to them that devise iniquity - Who lay schemes and plans for transgressions; who make it their study to find out new modes of sinning; and make these things their nocturnal meditations, that, having fixed their plan, they may begin to execute it as soon as it is light in the morning. Because it is in the power of their hand - They think they may do whatever they have power and opportunity to do. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 2:2

They covet fields - These are the rich and mighty in the land; and, like Ahab, they will take the vineyard or inheritance of any poor Naboth on which they may fix their covetous eye; so that they take away even the heritage of the poor. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 2:1

Verse 1 The Prophet does not here speak only against the Israelites, as some think, who have incorrectly confined this part of his teaching to the ten tribes; but he, on the contrary, (in discharging his office, addresses also the Jews. He refers not here to idolatry, as in the last chapter; but inveighs against sins condemned in the second table. As then the Jews had not only polluted the worship of God, but also gave loose reins to many iniquities, so that they dealt wrongfully with their... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 2:2

Verse 2 Micah confirms here what is contained in the former verse; for he sets forth the alacrity with which the avaricious were led to commit plunder; nay, how unbridled was their cupidity to do evil. As soon as they have coveted any thing, he says, they take it by force. And hence we gather, that the Prophet, in the last verse, connected wicked counsels with the attempt of effecting them; as though he had said, that they indeed carefully contrived their frauds, but that as they were skillful... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:1

The prophet, himself one of the people, first inveighs against the sins of injustice and oppression of the poor. Devise … work … practise. A gradation. They are not led into these sins by others; they themselves conceive the evil purpose in their own heart; then they prepare and mature their scheme by reflection; then they proceed to execute it. Work evil; i.e. prepare the means for carrying out their conception (comp Isaiah 41:4 ). Upon their beds. At night, the natural time for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:1-3

Deliberate sins bringing predestined punishments. We see here— I. THE GENESIS OF CRIME . Three stages are described. 1 . Sinful desires are cherished in the heart. These sinners "devise iniquity," think over it ( Psalms 7:14 ), imagine it (the same word as in 1 Samuel 18:25 , referring to Saul's thought and plan to secure David's death), dwell on it; for wickedness is "sweet in their mouth" ( Job 20:10-12 ). Illustrate from the licentious thoughts of David ( 2... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:1-4

Avarice. "Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand," etc. The prophet, in the preceding chapter, foretold the judgment that would befall both kingdoms on account, of their apostasy from the living God. He begins this chapter by denouncing the rapacious avarice of their leading men. Oppression is one of the greatest social crimes; alas! one that has been prevalent in every age and... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Micah 2:1-5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Micah 2:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Micah 2:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 2:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 2:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 2:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 2:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 2:1-4

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