TheWay BibleHome›Bible›Micah›Micah 7›Micah 7:12
Micah 7:12 KJV
Micah · chapter 7 · verse 12
In that day also he shall come even to thee from Assyria, and from the fortified cities, and from the fortress even to the river, and from sea to sea, and from mountain to mountain.Micah 7:12 · King James Version
Micah 7:12 in context
10Then she that is mine enemy shall see it, and shame shall cover her which said unto me, Where is the LORD thy God? mine eyes shall behold her: now shall she be trodden down as the mire of the streets.
11In the day that thy walls are to be built, in that day shall the decree be far removed.
12In that day also he shall come even to thee from Assyria, and from the fortified cities, and from the fortress even to the river, and from sea to sea, and from mountain to mountain.
13Notwithstanding the land shall be desolate because of them that dwell therein, for the fruit of their doings.
14Feed thy people with thy rod, the flock of thine heritage, which dwell solitarily in the wood, in the midst of Carmel: let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- fortifiedmâtsôwrEgyptH4693 →
- mountainhara mountain or range of hillsH2022 →
- AssyriaʼAshshûwrAshshur, the second son of ShemH804 →
- citiesʻîyra city in the widest senseH5892 →
- rivernâhâra stream (including the seaH5104 →
- comebôwʼto go or comeH935 →
Keep reading in TheWay Bible App
Read, study, memorize, journal, and pray — tap any word for its Greek or Hebrew definition, save verses to memorize, and keep a journal. Free on the web and iOS.
The prophet, having sadly complained of the wickedness of the times he lived in, here fastens upon some considerations for the comfort of himself and his friends, in reference thereunto. The case is bad, but it is not desperate. Yet now there is hope in Israel concerning this thing. I.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 7-13