And I will execute vengeance in anger and fury upon the heathen, such as they have not heard.
And I will execute vengeance in anger and wrath upon the nations which hearkened not.
And I have done vengeance in anger and in fury, With the nations who have not hearkened!
And I will execute vengeance in anger and in fury upon the nations, such as they have not heard of.
Micah — A prophet of rural Moresheth — contemporary of Isaiah — preaching judgment on Jerusalem and Samaria. Bethlehem named as Messiah's birthplace. And the Bible's clearest summary of what the LORD requires.
Voices4
And I will execute vengeance in anger, and fury upon the Heathen,....
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)reformed
(Verse 7 onwards) And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many peoples, like dew from the Lord, like showers on the grass, which do not wait for man or delay for the sons of men.
Jerome· Commentary on Micah, 420patristic
I will execute vengeance - upon the heathen - And he did so; for the empires of the Assyrians, Chaldeans, and others, the sworn enemies of the Jews, have long since been utterly destroyed.
Adam Clarke· Commentary on the Bible, 1832evangelical
Have not heard - In an unprecedented manner. Christ will give his Son either the hearts or necks of his enemies, and make them either his friends or his footstool.
John Wesley· Explanatory Notes upon the Old Testament, 1765evangelical
The verses this one reaches10
For the Day of the LORD is near for all the nations. As you have done, it will be done to you; your recompense will return upon your own head.
The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and full of wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on His foes and reserves wrath for His enemies.
I will overturn royal thrones and destroy the power of the kingdoms of the nations. I will overturn chariots and their riders; horses and their riders will fall, each by the sword of his brother.
in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.
to inflict vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples,
Then the remnant of Jacob will be among the nations, in the midst of many peoples, like a lion among the beasts of the forest, like a young lion among flocks of sheep, which tramples and tears as it passes through, with no one to rescue them.
I will destine you for the sword, and you will all kneel down to be slaughtered, because I called and you did not answer, I spoke and you did not listen; you did evil in My sight and chose that in which I did not delight.”
On that day, when all the nations of the earth gather against her, I will make Jerusalem a heavy stone for all the peoples; all who would heave it away will be severely injured.
Rise up, O LORD, do not let man prevail; let the nations be judged in Your presence.
Then He will judge between many peoples and arbitrate for strong nations far and wide. Then they will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor will they train anymore for war.
The walk8
Follow this verse’s cross-references two steps out. Each card is a verse this one points to, and beneath it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several different paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first — the text keeps returning to it. Every stop shows its own words, and every stop is a page.
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2 Thessalonians 1:8in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.
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For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?
And by that same word, the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.
but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume all adversaries.
Pour out Your wrath on the nations that do not acknowledge You, on the kingdoms that refuse to call on Your name,
For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.”
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Isaiah 65:12I will destine you for the sword, and you will all kneel down to be slaughtered, because I called and you did not answer, I spoke and you did not listen; you did evil…
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And now, because you have done all these things, declares the LORD, and because I have spoken to you again and again but you would not listen, and I have called to you but…
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Micah 5:8Then the remnant of Jacob will be among the nations, in the midst of many peoples, like a lion among the beasts of the forest, like a young lion among flocks of sheep, which…
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They will be like mighty men in battle,trampling the enemy in the mire of the streets.They will fight because the LORD is with them,and they will put the horsemen to shame.
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Psalms 149:7to inflict vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples,
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And should any of the families of the earth not go up to Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, then the rain will not fall on them.
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