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God is Not a Passive Observer
When the Bible says God "comes forth from his place," it's not about physical travel. Commentators explain this is a powerful metaphor for God actively intervening in the world to execute judgment. He is moving from His usual disposition of mercy to enact justice against sin, demonstrating that He is not a distant or contained deity, but a present and powerful judge.
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Micah
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Albert Barnes
On Micah 1:3
18th Century
Theologian
For, behold, the Lord comes forth - that is, (as we now say,) “is coming forth.” Each day of judgment, and the last also, are ever drawing n…
John Calvin
On Micah 1:3–4
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet pursues the same subject, and he dwells especially on this: that God would be a witness against His people from His sanctuary. He there…
John Gill
On Micah 1:3
17th Century
Pastor
For, behold, the Lord comes out of his place
Out of heaven, the place of the house of his Shechinah or Majesty, as t…
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Matthew Henry
On Micah 1:1–7
17th Century
Minister
The earth is called upon, with all that are within it, to hear the prophet. God's holy temple will not protect false professors. Neither men of hig…