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Micah 3:8

Micah 3:8

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain

Micah contrasts his own powers and acts with those of the false prophets. I am full of power by the Spirit of the Lord. Micah asserts that he speaks and sots by the direct inspiration of God; he claims three gifts bestowed upon him by the Holy Spirit to enable him to effect his purpose.

The first of these is "power,"—such might imparted to him that his words fall with force and proclaim their Divine origin (comp. ; ). The second gift is judgment—the righteous judgment of God; this fills his mind and comprises all his message.

The third gift is might, i.e. a holy courage that enables him to face any danger in delivering his testimony. In these points he is in strong contrast to the false prophets, who were not inspired by the Spirit of God.

spoke not with power, called good evil, and evil good, were timid and time-serving. Jacob … Israel. The two are identical as in verse 1, and the clauses in which they occur contain the same thought repeated for emphasis' sake.

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