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1 | Who or what does He give up? | Mic 5:3 | Makarios | 98643 | ||
Greetings Mommapbs! Here is a bit of commentary on Micah 5:2,3.. "5:2 Bethlehem Ephrathah. The town S of Jerusalem which was the birthplace of David and later Jesus Christ (1 Sam. 16; Matt. 2:5; Luke 2:4-7). The name Bethlehem means "house of bread" because the area was a grain producing region in OT times. The name Ephrathah ("fruitful") differentiates it from the Galilean town by the same name. The town, known for her many vineyards and olive orchards, was small in size but not in honor. 'from of old, From everlasting.' This speaks of eternal God's incarnation in the person of Jesus Christ. It points to His millennial reign as King of Kings (cf. Is. 9:6)." (1) "5:3 give them up. A reference to the interval between Messiah's rejection at His First Advent and His Second Advent, during the times of the Gentiles when Israel rejects Christ and is under the domination of enemies. Regathering of the "remnant of His brethren" did not occur at the First Advent but is slated for the Second Advent (cf. Is. 10:20-22; 11:11-16). Nor can "return" speak of Gentiles, since it cannot be said that they "returned" to the Lord. Rather, the context of 5:3,4 is millennial and cannot be made to fit the First Advent. Thus, "she who is in labor" must denote the nation of Israel (cf. Rev. 12:1-6)." (1) "5:3 The future of Israel is pictured here in terms of the birth, life, and ministry of the Savior King. The two advents of the Savior are seen as one event by Micah. Whereas v.2 speaks of the birth of the Savior in His First Coming, vv. 3-5 speak of the time of the rule of Jesus in the Second Coming. "She who is in labor" probably refers to Zion (4:10). The metaphor refers to the deliverance in the end time of those who will be able to delight in the coming of God's kingdom (4:9-5:1). the remnant: This minority will never be forgotten by the Lord." (2) You are correct! Verses 2 and 3 do prophesy concerning Jesus' birth. I do not see the Babylonian captivity as being referred to in either of these verses, and to 'try' to put that meaning into these as well only complicates and confuses things. Blessings to you, Makarios (1) The MacArthur Study Bible, 1997, Word Publishing, John MacArthur, pg. 1304 (2) The Nelson Study Bible, New King James Version, 1997, Thomas Nelson, Inc., Earl D. Radmacher, Th.D., pg. 1507 |
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2 | Who or what does He give up? | Mic 5:3 | Mommapbs | 98650 | ||
Thanks for that insight! I've been struggling a bit here on this passage. It really did seem to me to be prophetic, but I have touble "trusting myself!" BTW, now that I have you attention :-) I asked Hank and I'd like your input as well on this: What is the difference between the kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God. My pastor said that the kingdom of heaven was the record of God's activity on earth from the birth of Christ until the Second Coming. I don't know where he got that but I'm just wondering about this! Thanks!! Blessings, mommapbs |
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