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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:5

And this man shall be the peace - This clause should be joined to the preceding verse, as it finishes the prophecy concerning our blessed Lord, who is the Author and Prince of Israel; and shall finally give peace to all nations, by bringing them under his yoke. When the Assyrian shall come - This is a new prophecy, and relates to the subversion of the Assyrian empire. Then shall we raise against him seven shepherds - Supposed to mean the seven Maccabees, Mattathias, and his five... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:1

Verse 1 To encourage the faithful to patience, the Prophet again reminds them that hard and severe time was nigh; for it was needful to put them in mind often of the approaching calamity, lest terror should wholly discourage them. As then there was danger from despair, the Prophet often repeats what he has already said of God’s judgment, which was then suspending over the people of Israel. And this mode and order of teaching ought to be observed. When the Prophets threaten us, or denounce the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:2

Verse 2 Thou Bethlehem Ephratah, art small, that thou shouldest be among the thousands of Judah As Matthew quotes this passage differently, some think that it ought to be read as a question, And thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, art thou the least among the provinces of Judah? Matthew says “Thou art by no means the least, thou excellest. (142) ” But what need there is of distorting the words of the Prophet, as it was not the design of the Evangelist to relate the expressions of the Prophet, but only to... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:3

Verse 3 The Prophet here again so moderates his words, that the Jews might understand, that they were to endure many evils before God relieved their miseries. He wished then here to prepare the minds of the godly to bear evils, that they might not despair in great troubles, nor be depressed by extreme fear. He then states these two things, — that the people, as they deserved, would be heavily afflicted, — and then that God, notwithstanding such severe punishment, would be mindful of his... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:4

Verse 4 There is no doubt but that the Prophet continues here to speak of Christ; and though the Jews shamelessly pervert the whole Scripture, they yet cannot deny that Micah calls here the attention of all the godly to the coming of Christ, yea, of all who hope or desire to obtain salvation. This is certain. Let us now see what the Prophet ascribes to Christ. He shall stand, he says, and feed in the power of Jehovah The word, stand, designates perseverance, as though he had said, that it... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:5

Verse 5 Micah, as I have said, confirms his former statement. By the word dwell, he no doubt meant a quiet and peaceable inhabitation; as though he had said, that the children of God would, under Christ, be safe and secure. Now he adds, And he shall be our peace. It might have been asked, “Whence will come this secure dwelling? For the land has been very often wasted, and the people have been at length driven to exile. How then can we now venture to hope for what thou promises, that we shall be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:1

This verse is joined to the preceding chapter in the Hebrew. Jerusalem is addressed, as in Micah 4:9 , Micah 4:11 , not the invading army. The prophet returns to the view of the misery and humiliation expressed in that passage. Gather thyself in troops; or, thou shalt gather thyself, etc. Jerusalem must collect its armies to defend itself from the enemy. O daughter of troops. Jerusalem is thus named from the number of soldiers collected within her walls, from whence marauding... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:1

The Church of God. "Now gather thyself in troops, O daughter of troops: he hath laid siege against us: they shall smite the judge of Israel with a rod upon the cheek." The prophet, as if fearful that his previous promises would be somewhat too reassuring, so that the people would lose the due impression of the perils to which they would be exposed, here reminds them of the calamities which would befall them before the promised prosperity would be realized. "O daughter of troops!" Jerusalem... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:1-4

§ 8 . After Zion ' s degradation Messiah shall be born, and shall bring the world into subjection. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:2

At the time of Zion's deepest distress, and when her earthly king is suffering the grossest degradation, reduced as it were to the shepherd house at Bethlehem, a Deliverer shall arise thence who shall do wonderful things. This passage was quoted by the Sanhedrin to answer Herod's question where the Christ was to be born ( Matthew 2:5 , Matthew 2:6 ; comp. John 7:42 ). But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah. Ephratah (Ephrathah, or Ephrath), "fruitfulness," is another name for Bethlehem, "House... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:3

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 5:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:1-4

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 5:2

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