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A Declaration of Faith
Commentators explain this verse is a powerful declaration of unwavering commitment. While other nations follow their own gods, God's people resolve to 'walk in the name of the Lord.' Scholars like John Calvin note this is a statement of defiant faith, made even when believers are a small, oppressed minority. It's a call to remain firm in the truth, regardless of what the surrounding culture does.
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Micah
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Albert Barnes
On Micah 4:5
18th Century
Theologian
For all people will walk, every one in the name of his god, and we will walk in the name of the Lord our God – Until now, unsteadfastness …
Charles Ellicott
On Micah 4:5
19th Century
Bishop
For all people will walk. —The comparatively near future to Micah, and the still distant future to us, are blended in the…
Charles Spurgeon
On Micah 4:5
19th Century
Preacher
When we learn to know God in truth, we do not give Him up, but we walk in His name for ever and ever. God's covenant with us is an everlasting cove…
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John Calvin
On Micah 4:5
16th Century
Theologian
Micah, after having spoken of the restoration of the Church, now confirms the same truth. He shows that the faithful would have reason enough to cl…
John Gill
On Micah 4:5
17th Century
Pastor
For all people will walk everyone in the name of his god Till those times come before described; when many nations and pe…
Matthew Henry
On Micah 4:1–8
17th Century
Minister
The nations have not yet submitted to the Prince of Peace to such an extent that they beat their swords into plowshares, nor has war ceased. But th…