SOCIAL INJUSTICE AND ITS PENALTY. The prophet denounces those for whom
might is right (Psalms 36:4; and work evil seems a thoughtless scribal
addition), who acquire property by illegal or inequitable process
(Isaiah 5:8). Against such plans Yahweh declares His own to bring this
family (_i.e._ Israel... [ Continue Reading ]
MICAH 2:12 F. A PROMISE OF RESTORATION. This is a later insertion in
Micah's prophecy, analogous to Micah 4, and presupposing the Jewish
exile and dispersion. Yahweh will shepherd (Psalms 23:1) the remaining
flock of Israel (N. and S.) into the fold (of Palestine); their
numbers will be shown by the... [ Continue Reading ]