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Therefore shall you give a parting gift to Moresheth-gath: the houses of Achzib shall be a deceitful thing to the kings of Israel.
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A Deceitful Hope
Multiple commentators highlight a powerful wordplay. The city of Achzib, where Judah sought help, has a name that sounds like the Hebrew word for 'lie' or 'deceit.' Micah prophesies that the city will live up to its name, proving to be a 'deceitful thing' and a false hope. This literary device was intended to make God's hand undeniably clear when the judgment came to pass, showing that even the names of their towns testified against their misplaced trust.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Therefore you shall give - (bridal) presents to Moresheth Gath. Therefore! Since Judah had thus become a partaker of Israel’s sins, she had …
19th Century
Anglican
Give presents — that is, you shall cease to give to Moresheth-gath the protection due from a husband to a wife: you shall give her…
16th Century
Protestant
Here the Prophet alludes to another matter—that they would attempt to pacify their enemies with gifts and would try to redeem themselves and their …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore shall you give presents to Moreshethgath Since Lachish was the cause of leading Judah into idolatry, and w…
The prophet laments that Israel's case is desperate; but declare it not in Gath. Do not gratify those who make merry with the sins or with…