CRITICAL NOTES.] The salvation of Zion is closely connected with its destruction, and a future glory awaits the mountain, which is a wild forest. LAST] The days of Messiah, the completion of all things. MOUNTAIN] _i.e._ the whole city; its elevation, moral dignity, not local situation. ESTAB.] A per... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES. Micah 4:5. Name] _i.e._ profession, and in the strength of Jehovah (cf. 1 Samuel 17:45; Zechariah 10:12; Proverbs 18:10). Heathen gods can do nothing for them. MICAH 4:6. HALTETH] Like sheep wearied in a journey. “Limping denotes the miserable condition into which the dispersed have... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES. Micah 4:9.] Zion will lose her king, wander into captivity, but will be redeemed from her enemies. KING] Loss of royal government, the cause of lamentation, more painful to Israel than other people; the king a sign of God’s presence, &c. MICAH 4:10. PAIN] Fig. of a woman with child... [ Continue Reading ]