Micah 3
DOYLYMicah 3:4
- But they shall sit every man under his vine &c.] Micah has repeated Isaiah’s prophecy of the establish-
the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
Micah 3:5
- For all people will walk &c.] While those that are without the pale of the Church, walk after the false religion of their idol gods, we will walk in the profession of the holy truth of God for ever. Bp. Hall. A declaration of their adherence to Him alone, on the part of the true Israel of God, the faithful members of his Church, out of whatsoever nation they be called. Dr. Pocock.
“In the name,” that is, in the profession of Jehovah, who has such mercies in store for us. Abp. Newcome.
This will be remarkably fulfilled at the general conversion of the Jews, when this prophecy shall receive its utmost completion. W. Lowth.
Micah 3:6
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- will I assemble her that halteth.] Though I have broken the power of my people, removed them into captivity afar off, and afflicted them, yet will I restore them to their country, I will send them the Messiah, and will be always their King. Abp. Newcome. This prophecy was fulfilled by Christ’s bringing “the lost sheep of the house of Israel” into his fold, by his own preaching and that of his Apostles and Disciples; see Matt. xv. 24; x. 6, &c. Dr. Pocock. Or it will hereafter be fulfilled by the calling of the Jews from their several dispersions into the Church. W. Lowth.
Micah 3:7
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- I will make her that halted a remnant.] A part of them shall be preserved, in whom the future designs of my providence shall be accomplished. Abp. Newcome.
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- her that was cast far off a strong nation.] Signifying, either that the Church, in regard to her spiritual strength, should grow to such a height and great-
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Before CHRIST 710. b Isa. 2. 4. Joel 3. 10. Or, acythea.