Micah 7:18-20

18 Who is a God like You, who ¹pardons iniquity And passes over the rebellious act of the ²remnant of His possession? He does not ³retain His anger forever, Because He ⁴delights in unchanging love.

19 He will again have compassion on us; ⁵He will tread our iniquities under foot. Yes, You will ⁶cast all their sins Into the depths of the sea.

20 You will give ⁷truth to Jacob And unchanging love to Abraham, Which You ⁸swore to our forefathers From the days of old.

Micah 7:18-20 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 34:7, 9; Isaiah 43:25
• 2. Micah 2:12; Micah 4:7; Micah 5:7, 8
• 3. Ps 103:8, 9, 13
• 4. Jeremiah 32:41
• 5. Jeremiah 50:20
• 6. Isaiah 38:17; Isaiah 43:25; Jeremiah 31:34
• 7. Genesis 24:27; Genesis 32:10
• 8. Deuteronomy 7:8, 12

Footnotes

• [a]. Or "inheritance"
• [b]. Or "lovingkindness"
• [c]. Several ancient versions read "our"
• [d]. Or "faithfulness"
• [e]. Or "lovingkindness"