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But as for me, I am full of power by the Spirit of Yahweh, and of judgment, and of might, to declare to Jacob his disobedience, and to Israel his sin.
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Power from the Spirit
Commentators emphasize the stark contrast between Micah and the false prophets. While they drew influence from popular opinion, Micah's authority was a direct gift, being "full of power by the Spirit of the Lord." This shows that true spiritual effectiveness is not a human achievement or a result of popularity, but a divine empowerment that enables boldness regardless of circumstances.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And truly I - (Literally, in contrast I,) that is, whereas they will be empty and have no word in them, I am full of (or filled with) po…
19th Century
Anglican
I am full of power. —Micah reverts to his denunciation of sin in high places with the fearlessness of his namesake. He co…
16th Century
Protestant
Here Micah, in a courageous spirit, stands up alone against all the false teachers, even when he saw that they were a large number and that they ap…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But truly I am full of power by the Spirit of the Lord Or, "full of power, even, the Spirit of the Lord", as Gusseti…
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…
