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For, behold, Yahweh comes forth out of his place, And will come down and tread on the high places of the earth.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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