The world power at this time was assyria which had conquered the northern kingdom of the divided israel. It is possible that he was a friend of isaiah, and his prophecy has been called that of a miniature book of isaiah. Following its superscription, the book has two major sections, each with two parts. Text and commentary on the book of micah micah writes of. To the writings of this great prophet his book bears a close resemblance both in form and in. You can find the best commentary on micah for you using the tools on the right side. Micah also knew that the power came by the spirit of the lord, not by anything in micah. Commentary on the book of micah by yair davidiy micah 1 we are moving through the bible fairly quickly, looking for points that are pertinent to identifying the ltts. Hear now, o heads of jacob, and you rulers of the house of israel.
The first verse of this book tells us that the word of yahweh came to micah in the days of jotham, ahaz, and hezekiah, kings of judah. The title of the book and a preface demanding attention. The books of joel, obadiah, jonah, and micah the new international commentary on the old testament. In many ways the book of micah is a sisterbook to isaiah. The book of micah provides one of the most significant prophecies of jesus christs birth in all the old testament, pointing some seven hundred years before christs birth to his birthplace of bethlehem and to his eternal nature micah 5. The power also came from justice and might because micah knew he was on the side of gods word and gods strength. The city of moresheth also called moresheth gath in micah 1. This chapter treats of the judgments of god on israel and judah for their idolatry. Warning given of desolating judgments hastening upon the kingdoms of israel and judah, and all for sin. Preachers outline and sermon bible throughout the great book of micah, we see a prophet driven to proclaim gods holy wordnot just a part. Waltkes commentary on micah quickly distinguishes itself from other commentaries on this book by displaying an unprecedented exegetical thoroughness, an expert understanding of historical context, and a keen interest in illuminating the contribution of micah to christian theology. Micah called for repentance and announced judgment. Micah 3 is the third chapter of the book of micah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. This means that the prophet micah was like the prophet amos, a man from.
The word of the lordcame to micah the lord indeed came to micah. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of micah. Isaiahs prophecy is said to be concerning judah and jerusalem, but micahs. Micah free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible.
Micah 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Morashite the town of moreshethgath v14 is thought to be a few miles east of gath and 21 miles 34 km. This book consists of a collection of speeches, proclamations of punishment and of salvation, attributed to the prophet micah. Micah 1 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. The book of micah describes gods coming judgment on israel because of its rebellion. Have you ever wondered what the book of micah is all about. This commentary has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. The message of the book of micah is a complex mixture of judgment and hope. Apparently micah died in peace in the days of good king hezekiah jer. The books of joel, obadiah, jonah, and micah the new international commentary on the old testament by leslie c. Commentary on micah 1 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Micah speaks a message from god to all the nations. Micah s message to gods people micah the book of micah easyenglish bible micah speaks a message from god to all the nations micah a commentary by les painter micah s prayer micah chapter 7 verses 18 and 19 a prayer from the bible for people with learning difficulties short outline of micah.
Micah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. You will also find options for commentaries on micah that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. He was a contemporary of hosea and isaiah, and prophesied in the days of jotham, ahaz, and the earlier years of hezekiah, kings of judah. He was a contemporary of hosea and isaiah, and prophesied in the days of jotham, ahaz, and the earlier years of hezekiah, kings of jud. The organization of the material is thematic, moving from judgment to salvation in both major sections. The book has three major divisions and each is introduced by the word \hear,\ with a pattern of alternating announcements of doom and expressions of hope. The prophet micah identified himself by his hometown, called moresheth gath, which sat near the border of philistia and judah about. The book of micah is the sixth of the twelve minor prophets in the hebrew bible old testament. The author of the book of micah was the prophet micah micah 1. In this masterful commentary, widely respected biblical scholar bruce waltke carefully interprets the message of micah, building a bridge between micah s own ancient world and life today.
The book of micah was likely written between 735 and 700 b. The books of joel, obadiah, jonah, and micah the new. The first was a small commentary that appeared in the tyndale series. But we can be assured that all these verses were inspired by the same creator god. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible. It is uncertain if one prophet borrowed from the other, or if they wrote independently. Micah chapter 3 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Warning given of desolating judgments hastening upon. On the one hand, the prophecies announce judgment upon israel for social evils, corrupt leadership and idolatry. In this book, micah announces that gods justice is coming in order to. Key personalities are all the people of samaria and jerusalem. Micah commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Book of micah matthew henrys bible commentary concise. This book makes clear from its opening verse to its closing verse that everything that is shared in this prophecy is from the lord alone. Waltkes a commentary on micah quickly distinguishes itself from other commentaries on this book by displaying an unprecedented exegetical thoroughness, an expert understanding of historical context, and. Ostensibly, it records the sayings of micah, whose name is mikayahu hebrew. This chapter is composed of three brief sections exposing the sins of the rulers of the people, the princes and judges micah 3. Micah 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Commentary on the book of micah by matthew henry old. There are many striking similarities between the two. For many people, micah is the favorite of the minor prophets.
Micah the two horizons old testament commentary thotc. In many ways the book of micah is a sister book to isaiah. Micah was a native of moresheth, not the same as mareshah in mic 1. Those professing to be people of god were practicing sensual idolatry and the leaders were corrupt. A m hodgkin christ in micah christ in all the scriptures micah s home was the village of mareshah, in the maritime plain of jonah, near the borders of the philistines. Summary of the book of micah the story of the bible. According to this information and we realize that the chronological data at our disposal are a bit uncertain, micah appeared on the scene at the very latest in the year 734 b. Little is known about the prophet micah beyond what can be learned from the book itself and from jer 26. Who strip the skin from my people, and the flesh from. We are throwing out suggestions and learning the passages as we go. He began his ministry shortly before isaiah, hosea and amos. Smith, micah malachi, word biblical commentary, xxxii. Read micah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The book of micah consists of three serious prophetical speeches each beginning with hear.
The book of micah prophesies and connects gods judgment. The purpose of the book of micah was to proclaim warning and judgment to both the northern and the southern kingdoms. Much of micahs prophecy is very severe in tone, though it does contain much poetic beauty similar to that of isaiah. Study the bible online using commentary on micah and more. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of micah, and the following are five of the best. The first was a small commentary that appeared in the tyndale series together with small commentaries on obadiah. To read more about the book of the prophet micah, click on any of the links below. Bruce waltke has written three commentaries on the book of micah. Top 5 commentaries on the book of micah ligonier ministries. In this masterful commentary, respected biblical scholar bruce waltke carefully interprets the message of the prophet micah, building a bridge between micah s ancient world and our life today.
The books of joel, obadiah, jonah, and micah nicot, 1976, technical pastoral. The word of the lord that came to micah of moresheth in the days of jotham, ahaz, and hezekiah, kings of judah, which he saw concerning samaria and jerusalem. Welcome to a rich, challenging, and wonderful study of the book of micahone of the books of the lords word. Because he knew god and was close to god and his word, micah knew that he was full of power by the spirit of the lord. God will show mercy, though, and will one day gather and restore his people and all nations to the land. Study micah using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. In todays video im going to give you a brief but detailed overview of this book and more importantly, how it applies to your life. This summary of the book of micah provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of micah. The cruelty of the princes, and the falsehood of the prophets. The word of the lord that came to micah of moresheth in the days of jotham, ahaz, and hezekiah, kings of judah, which he saw concerning samaria and jerusalem a. The books of joel, obadiah, jonah, and micah the new international commentary on the old testament allen, leslie c. Welcome to a rich, challenging, and wonderful study of the book of micah one of the books of the lords word. A m hodgkin christ in micah christ in all the scripturesmicahs home was the village of mareshah, in the maritime plain of jonah, near the borders of the philistines. The book of micah is the sixth in order of the socalled minor prophets.
David guzik commentary on micah 1 describes the word of god that the prophet. Then follows the announcement of gods judgment over samaria capital of the northern kingdom and over jerusalem capital of judah. With this additional short summary of the book of micah you can discover the people, places and stories detailed in this holy scripture. Also against jerusalem and other cities, their precautions vain. It begins with the title of the whole book in which is given an account of the prophet, the time of his prophesying, and of the persons against whom he prophesied, micah 1. The book of micah introduction to the book of micah in the bible. The international standard bible encyclopaedia states. Much of micah s prophecy is very severe in tone, though it does contain much poetic beauty similar to that of isaiah. Watch our overview video on the book of micah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Best commentaries and books on micah logos bible software. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. We shall have some account of this prophet in the first verse of the book of his. Study micah using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
It is quoted five times in the nt, once by our lord. In the days of jotham micah was one of a number of prophets bringing warning messages. Aug 29, 2017 micah the two horizons old testament commentary thotc dempster, stephen g. There are a number of passages in the book of micah that are similar to sections of scripture in the book of isaiah.
This means that the prophet micah was like the prophet amos, a man from the country sent to the city to bring the word of the lord. Micah speaks a message from god to all the nations a free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of micah in easy english. Book of micah overview insight for living ministries. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of micah. The prophecy is roughly structured on the basis of alternating messages of 2threat and hope. The prophet reproaches unjust leaders, defends the poor and preaches social justice. Best micah commentaries updated for 2020 best bible.