Micah 5:9

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 5:9

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 5:9

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 5:9

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

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:9

The prophet's exulting prayer for the success of his people. Thine band shall be, etc.; rather, let thine hand be lifted up; and so in the next clause, "let thine enemies be out off." The phrase, "high be thy hand upon, or over," recalls the expression in Exodus 14:8 , "The children of Israel went out with an high hand" (comp. Numbers 33:3 ; Isaiah 26:11 ; and our idiom, "to get the upper hand"). (For the promise contained in the prayer, see Isaiah 60:12 .) read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Micah 5:9

Their hand shall be lifted up upon their adversaries - The might of the Church is the Might of Christ in her, and the glory of the Church is His from whom it comes and to whom it returns. It is all one, whether this be said to Christ or to the “remnant of Jacob, that is, His Church. Her “enemies” are His, and her’s only because they are His, and hate her as belonging to Him. They “shall be cut off,” either ceasing to be His enemies, or ceasing to be, as Julian or Arius or antichrist, “whom the... read more

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