Micah 7:15-17

15 "As in the days when you came out from the land of Egypt, I will show ¹you miracles."

16 Nations ²will see and be ashamed Of all their might. They will ³put their hand on their mouth, Their ears will be deaf.

17 They will ⁴lick the dust like a serpent, Like ⁵reptiles of the earth. They will come ⁶trembling out of their fortresses; To the LORD our God they will come in ⁷dread And they will be afraid before You.

Micah 7:15-17 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO MICAH 7

This chapter begins with a lamentation of the prophet, in the name of the church and people of God, concerning the general depravity and corruption of the times in which he lived, Mic 7:1-6; then declares what he was determined to do for his relief in such circumstances, Mic 7:7; comforts himself and the church with a good hope and firm belief of its being otherwise and better with them, to the shame and confusion of their enemies that now rejoiced, though without just reason for it, Mic 7:8-10; with promises of deliverance, after a desolation of the land for some time, Mic 7:11-13; and with the answer returned to the prayers of the prophet, Mic 7:14,15; which would issue in the astonishment of the world, and their subjection to the church of God, Mic 7:16,17; and the chapter is concluded with admiration at the pardoning grace and mercy of God, and his faithfulness to his promises, Mic 7:18-20.

Cross References

• 1. Exodus 3:20; Exodus 34:10; Psalms 78:12
• 2. Isaiah 26:11
• 3. Micah 3:7
• 4. Psalms 72:9; Isaiah 49:23
• 5. Deuteronomy 32:24
• 6. Psalms 18:45
• 7. Isaiah 25:3; Isaiah 59:19

Footnotes

• [a]. Lit "him"
• [b]. Lit "fastnesses"