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The Echo of Injustice
Commentators highlight a principle of divine justice: the punishment fits the crime. God will not hear the cries of the oppressive leaders precisely because they refused to hear the cries of the poor they exploited. As multiple sources note, this reflects the teaching of James 2:13, that "judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful."
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Micah
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Albert Barnes
On Micah 3:4
18th Century
Theologian
Then shall they cry unto the Lord – "Then." The prophet looks forward to the Day of the Lord, which is always before his mind. So t…
Charles Ellicott
On Micah 3:4
19th Century
Bishop
Then shall they cry. —“Then”—i.e., in the day of retribution—“then they will call upon me, says the Lord, but I will not …
John Calvin
On Micah 3:4
16th Century
Theologian
Micah now denounces judgment on the chief men, such as they deserved. He says, They shall cry then to Jehovah. The adverb אז, az,…
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John Gill
On Micah 3:4
17th Century
Pastor
Then shall they cry unto the Lord, but he will not hear them ,
&c.] When all the above evils threatened them in the …
Matthew Henry
On Micah 3:1–8
17th Century
Minister
People cannot expect to do wrong and fare well; but should expect to find done to them what they did to others. How rarely do wholesome truths reac…