Micah 1:5
“For the transgression of Jacob is all this, and for the sins of the house of Israel. What is the transgression of Jacob? is it not Samaria? and what are the high places of Judah? are they not Jerusalem?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For the transgression of Jacob is all this, and for the sins of the house of Israel,.... All this evil, all these…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For the transgression of Jacob is all this - Not for any change of purpose in God; nor, again, as the effect of man’s…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
What is the transgression of Jacob? - Is it not something extremely grievous? Is it not that of Samaria? Samaria and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Micah 1:1-7
Here is, I. A general account of this prophet and his prophecy, Mic 1:1. This is prefixed for the satisfaction of all…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
The cause of this awful manifestation the sin of Samaria and Jerusalem.
Jacob A poetic synonym for Israel. The term has…
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