Micah 7:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Micah 7:18-20

§ 8. The book ends with a lyric ode in praise of God ' s mercy and faithfulness. read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Micah 7:18

Who is a God - (and, as the word means, A Mighty God,) like unto Thee? He saith not, “Who hast made heaven and earth, the sea and all that therein is” Exodus 20:11; nor, “Who telleth the number of the stars; and calleth them all by their names” Psalms 147:4; nor, “Who by His strength setteth fast the mountains and is girded about with power” Psalms 65:6; but who forgivest! For greater is the work of Redemption than the work of Creation. “That pardoneth”, and beareth and taketh away also, “and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Micah 7:18-19

Micah 7:18-19. Who is a God like unto thee That is, there is no God like unto thee; that passeth by the transgression of the remnant, &c. That pardons the offences of the remainder of his people, namely, of those that shall survive the various punishments and destructions brought upon their forefathers for their sins. He retaineth not his anger for ever Though in his just displeasure he suffered their enemies to destroy their city, and lay their country desolate, and sent them into... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Micah 7:1-20

Sin, repentance and forgiveness (7:1-20)Speaking as one of the genuine believers in the nation, Micah confesses that God’s accusations are true. The prophet can find nothing to satisfy him in the life of the people as a whole. Judah as a nation is fruitless and of no use to God (7:1).All around him Micah sees a society that is in a state of moral decay. Gang warfare is widespread, and law-breakers buy protection from judges. Rich businessmen and other influential persons bribe government... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Micah 7:18

pardoneth iniquity. Reference to Pentateuch (Exodus 34:7 ). iniquity = perverseness. Hebrew. 'avah. . mercy = lovingkindness, or grace. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Micah 7:18

"Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth over the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in living kindness.""Pardoneth iniquity ... passeth over the transgression ..." The great hallmark of the New Covenant lies in the promise of God to forgive the sins of his people, a promise that simply did not pertain to the old covenant (Jeremiah 31:31-35); and, therefore, in this we have a certain indication that... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Micah 7:18

18. Grateful at such unlooked-for grace being promised to Israel, Micah breaks forth into praises of Jehovah. passeth by the transgression—not conniving at it, but forgiving it; leaving it unpunished, as a traveller passes by what he chooses not to look into (Proverbs 19:11). Contrast Amos 7:8, and "mark iniquities," Psalms 130:3. the remnant—who shall be permitted to survive the previous judgment: the elect remnant of grace (Micah 4:7; Micah 5:3; Micah 5:7; Micah 5:8). retaineth not . . .... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Micah 7:8-20

E. Micah’s confidence in the Lord 7:8-20This final section of the book is also in the form of a lament (cf. Micah 7:1-7). While Micah spoke as an individual, he spoke for the faithful remnant of Israelites in his day. His sentiments would have been theirs. Thus the lament is communal, but it gives way to glorious praise. Daniel, Ezra, Nehemiah, and many of the psalmists likewise prayed as spokesmen for the faithful as well as for themselves (cf. Daniel 9; Ezra 9; Nehemiah 9; Lamentations... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Micah 7:18

The prophet praised Yahweh as a God who is unique in that He pardons the rebellious sins of the surviving remnant of His people. "Who is a God like You?" is another rhetorical question (cf. Exodus 15:11; Psalms 35:10; Psalms 71:19; Psalms 77:13; Psalms 89:6; Psalms 113:5), and it may be a play on Micah’s name, which means, "Who is like Yahweh?" No one is just like Him! Pardoning such grave sins is contrary to human behavior, but Yahweh would not retain His anger against the Israelites forever... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Micah 7:18-20

3. Praise for forgiveness 7:18-20Micah had prayed, he received the Lord’s answer, and this answer moved him to worship (cf. Exodus 34:6-7). Modern orthodox Jews read Micah 7:18-20 in their synagogues on the day of Atonement following the reading of Jonah."Few passages in Scripture contain so much ’distilled theology’ as Micah 7:18-20." [Note: Wiersbe, p. 402.] read more

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