Micah 7:11

God then, while he aids his own people, leads the ungodly to punishment. Hence the Church, while embracing the deliverance offered to her, at the same time sees the near ruin, which impends on all the despisers of God. But what is stated, See shall my eyes, ought not to be so taken, as though the faithful exult with carnal joy, when they see the ungodly suffering the punishment which they have deserved; for the word to see is to be taken metaphorically, as signifying a pleasant and joyful sight, according to what it means in many other places; and as it is a phrase which often occurs, its meaning must be well known. See then shall my eyes, that is, "I shall enjoy to look on that calamity, which now impends over all the ungodly." But, as I have already said, carnal joy is not what is here intended, which intemperately exults, but that pure joy which the faithful experience on seeing the grace of God displayed and also his judgment. But this joy cannot enter into our hearts until they be cleansed from unruly passions; for we are ever excessive in fear and sorrow, as well as in hope and joy, except the Lord holds us in, as it were, with a bridle. We shall therefore be only then capable of this spiritual joy, of which the Prophet speaks, when we shall put off all disordered feelings, and God shall subdue us by his Spirit: then only shall we be able to retain moderation in our joy. The Prophet proceeds -- Micah 7:11-12 11.

The Targum is, "where art thou that art redeemed by the Word of the Lord thy God?" but when they shall see that the Lord God has returned unto them, and wrought salvation for them, they will be ashamed of their flouts and jeers; and by reason of their sad disappointment, add the change of things for the worse to them, who now will be brought into calamity and distress themselves: mine eyes shall behold her; the enemy: their fall, as the Targum; being in a most despicable and ruinous condition, under the vengeance of the Almighty; and that with pleasure and satisfaction, not from a private spirit of revenge, but because of the glory of divine justice, which will be displayed in their righteous destruction; see Psalms 58:10; now shall she be trodden down as the mire of the streets; that is, entirely conquered, and utterly destroyed; reduced to, the utmost meanness, and had in the greatest contempt: this was fulfilled when Babylon was taken by the Medea and Persians; and when the Edomites were conquered and brought into subjection to the Jews by the Maccabees; and will be the case of all the enemies of Christ and his church, of all the antichristian states, one day. {d} In Tishbi, p. 227. Micah 7:11 Ver. 11. [In] the day that thy walls are to be built,....

. Micah 7:1 INTRODUCTION TO MICAH 7 This chapter begins with a lamentation of the prophet, in the name of the church and people of God, concerning the general depravity and corruption of the times in which he lived, Micah 7:1; then declares what he was determined to do for his relief in such circumstances, Micah 7:7; comforts himself and the church with a good hope and firm belief of its being otherwise and better with them, to the shame and confusion of their enemies that now rejoiced, though without just reason for it, Micah 7:8; with promises of deliverance, after a desolation of the land for some time, Micah 7:11; and with the answer returned to the prayers of the prophet, Micah 7:14; which would issue in the astonishment of the world, and their subjection to the church of God, Micah 7:16; and the chapter is concluded with admiration at the pardoning grace and mercy of God, and his faithfulness to his promises, Micah 7:18. Ver. 1. Woe is me!.... Alas for me unhappy man that I am, to live in such an age, and among such a people, as I do!

The believing remnant shall have every obstacle to their return cleared out of the way, at the coming restoration of Israel, the antitype to the return from Babylon (Isaiah 35:8; 40:3, 4; 62:10, 11). Cast … up —a high road before the returning Jews. stumbling-block —Jesus had been so to the Jews, but will not be so then any longer (1 Corinthians 1:23); their prejudices shall then be taken out of the way. 15. The pride and self-righteousness of the Jews were the stumbling block in the way of their acknowledging Christ. The contrition of Israel in the last days shall be attended with God's ## interposition in their behalf. So their self-humiliation, in Isaiah 66:2, 5, 10, &c., precedes their final prosperity (Zechariah 12:6, 10-14); there will, probably, be a previous period of unbelief even after their return (Zechariah 12:8, 9). 16. For —referring to the promise in Isaiah 57:14, 15, of restoring Israel when "contrite" (Genesis 6:3; 8:21; Psalms 78:38, 39; 85:5; 103:9, 13, 14; Micah 7:18). God "will not contend for ever" with His people, for their human spirit would thereby be utterly crushed, whereas God's object is to chasten, not to destroy them (Lamentations 3:33, 34; Micah 7:8, 9). With the ungodly He is "angry every day " (Psalms 7:11; Revelation 14:11). spirit … before me —that is, the human spirit which went forth from Me (Numbers 16:22), answering to "which I have made" in the parallel clause. 17.

So that the Jews' "security," as well as their distinct nationality, is here foretold. Also Jeremiah 49:31. Bashan —famed for its cattle (Psalms 22:12; Amos 4:1). Parallel to this passage is Jeremiah 50:19. Bashan and Gilead, east of Jordan, were chosen by Reuben, Gad, and half Manasseh, as abounding in pastures suited for their many cattle (Numbers 32:1-42; Deuteronomy 3:12-17). 15. thy … him —both referring to Israel. So in Micah 7:19 the person is changed from the first to the third, "us … our … their." Jehovah here answers Micah's prayer in Micah 7:14, assuring him, that as He delivered His people from Egypt by miraculous power, so He would again "show" it in their behalf (Jeremiah 16:14, 15). 16. shall see —the "marvellous things" (Micah 7:15; Isaiah 26:11). confounded at all their might —having so suddenly proved unavailing: that might wherewith they had thought that there is nothing which they could not effect against God's people. ## lay … hand upon … mouth —the gesture of silence (Job 21:5; 40:4; Psalms 107:42; Isaiah 52:15). They shall be struck dumb at Israel's marvellous deliverance, and no longer boast that God's people is destroyed. ears … deaf —They shall stand astounded so as not to hear what shall be said [G ROTIUS ]. Once they had eagerly drunk in all rumors as so many messages of victories; but then they shall be afraid of hearing them, because they continually fear new disasters, when they see the God of Israel to be so powerful [C ALVIN ].

[Bible] Let my adversaries be clothed with dishonor. Let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe. I will give great thanks to Yahweh with my mouth. Yes, I will praise him among the multitude. For he will stand at the right hand of the needy, To save him from those who judge his soul. Chapter 110 A Psalm by David. Yahweh says to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand, Until I make your enemies your footstool for your feet." Yahweh will send forth the rod of your strength out of Zion. Rule in the midst of your enemies. Your people offer themselves willingly in the day of your power, in holy array. Out of the womb of the morning, you have the dew of your youth. Yahweh has sworn, and will not change his mind: "You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek." The Lord is at your right hand. He will crush kings in the day of his wrath. He will judge among the nations. He will heap up dead bodies. He will crush the ruler of the whole earth. He will drink of the brook in the way; Therefore he will lift up his head. Chapter 111 Praise Yah! I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart, In the council of the upright, and in the congregation. Yahweh's works are great, Pondered by all those who delight in them. His work is honor and majesty. His righteousness endures forever. He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. Yahweh is gracious and merciful. He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant. He has shown his people the power of his works, In giving them the heritage of the nations. The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure. They are established forever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness. He has sent redemption to his people. He has ordained his covenant forever. His name is holy and awesome! The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! Chapter 112 Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, Who delights greatly in his commandments.

Micah vii. 7-9; Jer. lii. 40; Isa. liv. 7-10; Psa. xxii. 1; lxxxviii. throughout. 1 John iii. 9; Luke xxii. 32; Job xiii. 15; Psa. lxxiii. 15; li. Micah vii. 7-9; Jer. lii. 40; Isa. liv. 7-10; Psa. xxii. 1; lxxxviii. throughout. Exod. xxxiv. 1; [Am. ed. Rom. iii. 19]. Matt. xxii. 37-40; [Am. ed. Exod. xx. 3-18]. Exod. xxxiv. 1; [Am. ed. Rom. iii. 19]. Matt. xxii. 37-40; [Am. ed. Exod. xx. 3-18]. Heb. ix.; x. 1; Gal. iv. 1-3; Col. ii. 17. Heb. ix.; x. 1; Gal. iv. 1-3; Col. ii. 17. Exod. xxi.; xxii. 1-29; Gen. xlix. 10, with 1 Pet. ii. 13, 14; Exod. xxi.; xxii. 1-29; Gen. xlix. 10, with 1 Pet. ii. 13, 14; Rom. iii. 31, and vi. 15]. Matt. v. 17-19; James ii. 8; Rom. iii. 31. Rom. iii. 31, and vi. 15]. Matt. v. 17-19; James ii. 8; Rom. iii. 31. Rom. vii. 7; iii. 20. xxxvii. 11 with Matt. v. 5; Psa. xix. 11. Gal. ii. 16; Luke xvii. 10. Rom. vii. 7; iii. 20. xxxvii. 11 with Matt. v. 5; Psa. xix. 11. Gal. ii. 16; Luke xvii. 10. Gal. iii. 21; [Am. ed. Titus ii. 11-14]. Ezek. xxxvi. 27; Heb. viii. 10 with Jer. xxxi. 33. Gal. iii. 21; [Am. ed. Titus ii. 11-14]. Ezek. xxxvi. 27; Heb. viii. 10 with Jer. xxxi. 33. Titus ii. 14; 1 Thess. i. 10; Gal. iii. 13. Gal. i. 4; Col. i. 13; Acts xxvi. 18; Rom. vi. 14. Rom. viii. 28; Psa. cxix. 71; 1 Cor. xv. 54-57; Rom. viii. 1. [Am. ed. inserts a after and.] Titus ii. 14; 1 Thess. i. 10; Gal. iii. 13. Gal. i. 4; Col. i. 13; Acts xxvi. 18; Rom. vi. 14. Rom. viii. 28; Psa. cxix. 71; 1 Cor. xv. 54-57; Rom. viii. 1. James iv. 12; Rom. xiv. 4.

## Matthew 10:40; 1 Corinthians 3:23 . 4. 'Anafora Anaphora, from anaferw refero, to bring back, or rehearse, is when the same word, or more, is repeated in the beginning of divers clauses or sentences: as Deuteronomy 28:3 , "Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field;" verse 4, "Blessed shall be the fruit of thy belly, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle," &c. Verse 5, "Blessed shall be thy basket," &c. Verse 6, "Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out." The like anaphora, respecting the curses of God upon the wicked and rebellious, we read verses 16-19. This figure is very frequent in scripture, take these few places instead of many; Psalms 3:1-2; 29:3, (&c.,) Psalms 67:5-7; 115:12-13; 118:8-9,15-16; 148:1 , (&c.,) and Psalms 150:1 , (&c.,) Isaiah 2:7-8; Jeremiah 4:23,26; 5:17; 50:35-37; 51:20,23; Micah 5:9,12; 7:11-12; Zephaniah 1:2-3; 1 Corinthians 13:4,7,11; 12:8-10; 2 Corinthians 11:26 . And in the repetition of pronouns and particles. Psalms 94:5; Romans 8:35,38- 39; 2 Corinthians 7:11; Philippians 4:8 , (&c.) 5. Epizrofh Epistrophe, conversion, is a figure when the same word or phrase, is repeated in the end of divers sentences

Now, from these frequent miscarriages of Christians, some have taken the liberty and boldness very hotly and insistently to cry down the total use of all evidences, signs, and marks—the evil of which I have formerly pointed at, and therefore let this touch suffice here. Grace is excellent, yes, very excellent—but Christ is infinitely more excellent than all your graces, and therefore above all let Christ still have the pre-eminence, Colossians 1:8. Now, though it must be granted that a Christian may lawfully make use of his graces and gracious evidences—in order to his support, comfort, and encouragement—yet it cannot be denied but that the noblest, purest, highest, and most excellent acts and exercises of faith—are when a Christian closes with Christ, embraces Christ, hangs upon Christ, and stays himself upon Christ, and upon free and precious promises—when sense and feeling fails, when joy and comfort fails, and when his gracious evidences for heaven fail. [Song of Solomon 8:5; Job 13:15; Psalms 42:5, 11; Isaiah 50:10; Micah 7:7-10; John 20:27-29.] Oh now—to turn to Christ, and to turn to the breasts of a promise, and to live upon Christ, and to hang upon a promise—is the way of ways to exalt Christ, and to glorify Christ. There is nothing which pleases Christ, or which delights Christ, or which is such an honor to Christ—as these pure actings of faith are

Grace is excellent, yes, very excellent—but Christ is infinitely more excellent than all your graces, and therefore above all let Christ still have the pre-eminence, Colossians 1:8. Now, though it must be granted that a Christian may lawfully make use of his graces and gracious evidences—in order to his support, comfort, and encouragement—yet it cannot be denied but that the noblest, purest, highest, and most excellent acts and exercises of faith—are when a Christian closes with Christ, embraces Christ, hangs upon Christ, and stays himself upon Christ, and upon free and precious promises—when sense and feeling fails, when joy and comfort fails, and when his gracious evidences for heaven fail. [Song of Solomon 8:5; Job 13:15; Psalms 42:5, 11; Isaiah 50:10; Micah 7:7-10; John 20:27-29.] Oh now—to turn to Christ, and to turn to the breasts of a promise, and to live upon Christ, and to hang upon a promise—is the way of ways to exalt Christ, and to glorify Christ.