Mic 7:7-10 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Mic 7:7-10: 7:7-10 In the midst of despair, Micah prays with a psalm of hope and confidence in the Lord (cp. Hab 2:4 ; 3:16-18 ).

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bHab 2:4►

c3:16-18►

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ePs 27:1►

fPs 23:4-5►

gMic 3:8►

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jGen 46:3-4►

kExod 3:12►

lEzek 20:9►

m36:19-26►

‏ Micah 7:7-10

Summary for Mic 7:7-10: 7:7-10 ^a In the midst of despair, Micah prays with a psalm of hope and confidence in the Lord (cp. Hab 2:4 ^b; 3:16-18 ^c).
7:8 ^d Though I sit in darkness: The prophet confidently trusts in God to be his light (cp. Ps 27:1 ^e) even in deep difficulty, knowing that his enemies would not overcome him (cp. Ps 23:4-5 ^f). God’s Spirit gave him the power and confidence to perform his prophetic task (Mic 3:8 ^g).
7:9 ^h I have sinned: The prophet and other godly people recognize their own failure and culpability, yet trust in the Lord for redemption.

• The Lord’s righteousness brings salvation and rescue for his people.
7:10 ⁱ where is the Lord? This taunt rebuked God and those who trusted him. God had promised always to be with his people and their leaders (Gen 46:3-4 ^j; Exod 3:12 ^k). God was dishonored by these taunts, and he would act to clear his name (cp. Ezek 20:9 ^l; 36:19-26 ^m).