Micah 7:16
Micah 7:16 in Multiple Translations
Nations will see and be ashamed, deprived of all their might. They will put their hands over their mouths, and their ears will become deaf.
¶ The nations shall see and be confounded at all their might: they shall lay their hand upon their mouth, their ears shall be deaf.
The nations shall see and be ashamed of all their might; they shall lay their hand upon their mouth; their ears shall be deaf.
The nations will see and be shamed because of all their strength; they will put their hands on their mouths, their ears will be stopped.
The nations will see, and they will be humiliated despite their strength. They will cover their mouths with their hands, and their ears shall become deaf.
The nations shall see, and be confounded for all their power: they shall lay their hande vpon their mouth: their eares shall be deafe.
See do nations, and they are ashamed of all their might, They lay a hand on the mouth, their ears are deaf.
The nations will see and be ashamed of all their might. They will lay their hand on their mouth. Their ears will be deaf.
The nations shall see and be confounded at all their might: they shall lay their hand upon their mouth, their ears shall be deaf.
The nations shall see, and shall be confounded at all their strength: they shall put the hand upon the mouth, their ears shall be deaf.
People from many nations will see what Yahweh does for you, and they will be ashamed because they do not have any power. They will put their hands over their mouths and their ears because they will be very amazed because of what Yahweh does, and they will not be able to say anything or hear anything.
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Study Notes — Micah 7:16
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Micah 7:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Micah 7:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Micah 7:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Micah 7:16
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Micah 7:16
- Cambridge Bible on Micah 7:16
- Barnes' Notes on Micah 7:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Micah 7:16
- Sermons on Micah 7:16
Context — God’s Compassion on Israel
16Nations will see and be ashamed, deprived of all their might. They will put their hands over their mouths, and their ears will become deaf.
17They will lick the dust like a snake, like reptiles slithering on the ground. They will come trembling from their strongholds in the presence of the LORD our God; they will tremble in fear of You. 18Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance— who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 26:11 | O LORD, Your hand is upraised, but they do not see it. They will see Your zeal for Your people and be put to shame. The fire set for Your enemies will consume them! |
| 2 | Isaiah 52:15 | so He will sprinkle many nations. Kings will shut their mouths because of Him. For they will see what they have not been told, and they will understand what they have not heard. |
| 3 | Job 29:9–10 | The princes refrained from speaking and covered their mouths with their hands. The voices of the nobles were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths. |
| 4 | Job 40:4 | “Behold, I am insignificant. How can I reply to You? I place my hand over my mouth. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 39:17–21 | And as for you, son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says: Call out to every kind of bird and to every beast of the field: ‘Assemble and come together from all around to the sacrificial feast that I am preparing for you, a great feast on the mountains of Israel. There you will eat flesh and drink blood. You will eat the flesh of the mighty and drink the blood of the princes of the earth as though they were rams, lambs, goats, and bulls—all the fattened animals of Bashan. At the sacrifice I am preparing, you will eat fat until you are gorged and drink blood until you are drunk. And at My table you will eat your fill of horses and riders, of mighty men and warriors of every kind,’ declares the Lord GOD. I will display My glory among the nations, and all the nations will see the judgment that I execute and the hand that I lay upon them. |
| 6 | Revelation 11:18 | The nations were enraged, and Your wrath has come. The time has come to judge the dead and to reward Your servants the prophets, as well as the saints and those who fear Your name, both small and great— and to destroy those who destroy the earth.” |
| 7 | Zechariah 8:20–23 | This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Peoples will yet come—the residents of many cities— and the residents of one city will go to another, saying: ‘Let us go at once to plead before the LORD and to seek the LORD of Hosts. I myself am going.’ And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to plead before the LORD.” This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’” |
| 8 | Psalms 126:2 | Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” |
| 9 | Zechariah 12:9 | So on that day I will set out to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem. |
| 10 | Job 21:5 | Look at me and be appalled; put your hand over your mouth. |
Micah 7:16 Summary
[This verse is saying that one day, all the nations of the world will see God's power and be ashamed of their own weakness. They will be so surprised and shocked that they won't be able to speak or hear, like someone covering their mouth and ears. This is because God is going to show His power and glory, and all the nations will recognize that He is the one true God, as we see in Psalm 83:18 and Isaiah 45:5-6. As believers, we can trust that God is in control and will one day establish His kingdom, and we can humble ourselves before Him, recognizing His power and majesty.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for nations to be 'ashamed, deprived of all their might' in Micah 7:16?
This phrase suggests that the nations will be humbled and stripped of their power and pride, similar to what is described in Isaiah 2:11, where the Lord alone will be exalted on that day.
Why will the nations 'put their hands over their mouths, and their ears will become deaf'?
This is a sign of shock, shame, and surrender, indicating that the nations will be so overwhelmed by God's power and majesty that they will be unable to speak or respond, much like the response of the disciples in Matthew 17:6 when they saw Jesus transfigured.
Is this verse talking about a specific event or time in history?
While Micah 7:16 does not specify a particular event, it is likely referring to the day of the Lord, when God will judge the nations and establish His kingdom, as described in Joel 3:1-2 and Revelation 20:1-6.
How does this verse relate to God's people, Israel?
The verse is part of a larger section in Micah that speaks of God's restoration and salvation of His people, and the shame and humiliation of the nations is a result of God's vindication of His people, as seen in Micah 7:14-15 and Isaiah 43:1-7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can humble myself before God, recognizing His power and majesty?
- How can I, like the nations in this verse, recognize my own limitations and weaknesses, and turn to God in surrender and faith?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to 'put my hand over my mouth' and listen to God's voice, rather than trying to speak or respond in my own strength?
- How can I trust in God's plan to vindicate His people and establish His kingdom, even when I don't see it happening in my own life or in the world around me?
Gill's Exposition on Micah 7:16
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Micah 7:16
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Micah 7:16
Trapp's Commentary on Micah 7:16
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Micah 7:16
Cambridge Bible on Micah 7:16
Barnes' Notes on Micah 7:16
Whedon's Commentary on Micah 7:16
Sermons on Micah 7:16
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The Grace and Duty of Being Spiritually Minded #2 by John Owen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of focusing on the word of God to detach our hearts and affections from worldly things. He encourages believers to have a con |
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The Future Punishment of the Wicked Unavoidable and Intolerable by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches a powerful sermon on the future punishment of the wicked, emphasizing the unavoidable, intolerable, and inescapable nature of God's wrath upon impenitent |
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The Only Place of Safety by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that throughout history, many have believed they can withstand calamities without faith in God, likening them to the spiritually blind described by Isaia |
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The Cross in Isaiah 53 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the significance of the suffering of Jesus on the cross, which occurred 2,000 years ago. He describes it as a remarkable strategy from God to |
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On His Head Are Many Crowns by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal story about his father and the impact of his faith. He emphasizes the importance of surrendering oneself completely to God and findin |
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Isaiah 53 by John Hunter | In this sermon, the prophet decodes the concepts of substitution and salvation. He explains that the suffering servant, who is identified as the Lord Jesus Christ, took on our grie |
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(I Want an Answer) Will I Ever Be Found Out? by Stephen Olford | In this sermon, the preacher tells a story about a man who becomes drunk and neglects his faithful dog. One night, an intruder enters the man's garage, but the man is too intoxicat |







