Micah 7:7
Micah 7:7 in Multiple Translations
But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.
Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.
But as for me, I will look unto Jehovah; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.
But as for me, I am looking to the Lord; I am waiting for the God of my salvation: the ears of my God will be open to me.
But as for me, I look to the Lord. I will wait for the God who saves me. My God will hear me.
Therefore I will looke vnto the Lord: I will waite for God my Sauiour: my God will heare me.
And I — in Jehovah I do watch, I do wait for the God of my salvation, Hear me doth my God.
But as for me, I will look to the LORD. I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.
Therefore I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.
But I will look towards the Lord, I will wait for God my Saviour: my God will hear me.
As for me, I wait for Yahweh to help me. I confidently expect that God, my Savior, will answer me when I pray.
Berean Amplified Bible — Micah 7:7
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Micah 7:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וַ/אֲנִי֙
בַּ/יהוָ֣ה
אֲצַפֶּ֔ה
אוֹחִ֖ילָה
לֵ/אלֹהֵ֣י
יִשְׁעִ֑/י
יִשְׁמָעֵ֖/נִי
אֱלֹהָֽ/י
וַ/אֲנִי֙
ʼănîy
H589
I
Conj | Pron
בַּ/יהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
אֲצַפֶּ֔ה
tsâphâh
H6822
to watch
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
אוֹחִ֖ילָה
yâchal
H3176
to wait
V-Hiphil-1cs
לֵ/אלֹהֵ֣י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
Prep | N-mp
יִשְׁעִ֑/י
yeshaʻ
H3468
salvation
N-ms | Suff
יִשְׁמָעֵ֖/נִי
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
אֱלֹהָֽ/י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Micah 7:7
וַ/אֲנִי֙
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Conj | Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
בַּ/יהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֲצַפֶּ֔ה
tsâphâh
H6822
"to watch"
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
Tsaphah means to watch or observe, often by leaning forward to see into the distance. It can also mean to wait or keep watch, like a guard.
Definition: 1) to look out or about, spy, keep watch, observe, watch 1a)(Qal) to keep watch, spy 1b) (Piel) to watch, watch closely
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: behold, espy, look up (well), wait for, (keep the) watch(-man). See also: Genesis 31:49; Proverbs 31:27; Psalms 5:4.
אוֹחִ֖ילָה
yâchal
H3176
"to wait"
V-Hiphil-1cs
To wait or be patient is the meaning of this verb, used to describe hoping or trusting in something, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: : wait[for_time] 1) to wait, hope, expect 1a) (Niphal) to wait 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to wait, await, tarry 1b2) to wait for, hope for 1c) (Hiphil) to wait, tarry, wait for, hope for Also means: ya.chal (יָחַל ": hope" H3176H)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: (cause to, have, make to) hope, be pained, stay, tarry, trust, wait. See also: Genesis 8:12; Psalms 69:4; Psalms 31:25.
לֵ/אלֹהֵ֣י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
יִשְׁעִ֑/י
yeshaʻ
H3468
"salvation"
N-ms | Suff
Refers to salvation or deliverance, like in Psalm 119:123 where the writer asks for salvation from God, and can also mean prosperity or victory.
Definition: 1) deliverance, salvation, rescue, safety, welfare 1a) safety, welfare, prosperity 1b) salvation 1c) victory
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: safety, salvation, saving. See also: 2 Samuel 22:3; Psalms 51:14; Psalms 12:6.
יִשְׁמָעֵ֖/נִי
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
אֱלֹהָֽ/י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
Study Notes — Micah 7:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Micah 7:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Micah 7:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Micah 7:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Micah 7:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Micah 7:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Micah 7:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Micah 7:7
- Cambridge Bible on Micah 7:7
- Barnes' Notes on Micah 7:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Micah 7:7
- Sermons on Micah 7:7
Context — Israel’s Confession and Comfort
5Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms.
6For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man’s enemies are the members of his own household.
7But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.
8Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. 9Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Lamentations 3:25–26 | The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD. |
| 2 | Psalms 37:7 | Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes. |
| 3 | 1 John 5:14–15 | And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him. |
| 4 | Isaiah 45:22 | Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. |
| 5 | Isaiah 25:9 | And in that day it will be said, “Surely this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He has saved us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited. Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.” |
| 6 | Psalms 34:5–6 | Those who look to Him are radiant with joy; their faces shall never be ashamed. This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles. |
| 7 | Psalms 40:1–3 | I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry. He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD. |
| 8 | Habakkuk 3:17–19 | Though the fig tree does not bud and no fruit is on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the sheep are cut off from the fold and no cattle are in the stalls, yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation! GOD the Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like those of a deer; He makes me walk upon the heights! For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. |
| 9 | Psalms 38:15 | I wait for You, O LORD; You will answer, O Lord my God. |
| 10 | Psalms 27:12–14 | Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence. Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD! |
Micah 7:7 Summary
[Micah 7:7 is a powerful declaration of trust in God, where the speaker says, 'But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.' This means that even when things seem dark and uncertain, we can choose to focus on God and trust in His goodness, just like the Psalmist did in Psalms 23:4, which says, 'Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me.' By looking to the LORD, we can find comfort and strength, and trust that He will hear our prayers, as promised in Jeremiah 33:3, which says, 'Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.']
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'look to the LORD' in Micah 7:7?
To look to the LORD means to trust and focus on God, just like the Psalmist did in Psalms 121:1-2, where he says, 'I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.'
Why is waiting for God's salvation important in this verse?
Waiting for God's salvation is important because it allows us to trust in His timing and plan, as seen in Isaiah 40:31, which says, 'but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.'
How can we be certain that God will hear us, as stated in Micah 7:7?
We can be certain that God will hear us because the Bible promises that He hears the prayers of the righteous, as stated in Proverbs 15:29, which says, 'The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.'
What is the significance of the speaker's declaration 'But as for me' in this verse?
The speaker's declaration 'But as for me' signifies a personal commitment to trust in God, despite the surrounding circumstances, much like in Joshua 24:15, where Joshua says, 'But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve... But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can 'look to the LORD' in my daily life, and how can I make this a consistent practice?
- How can I cultivate patience and trust while waiting for God's salvation, especially in difficult circumstances?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's timing and plan, rather than my own?
- How can I be assured that God is hearing my prayers, and what role does faith play in this assurance?
Gill's Exposition on Micah 7:7
Therefore I will look unto the Lord,.... Here the prophet, in the name of the church and people of God, declares what he would do in such circumstances, since there was no dependence on men of any
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Micah 7:7
Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me. Therefore I will look unto the Lord - as if no one else were before mine eyes. I will wait for the God of my salvation.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Micah 7:7
Therefore, since times are so calamitous, and all sorts of men are so perfidious, since no sure comfort or relief from those that are nearest relations, and should be dearest friends, I will look; as one set in a watch-tower looks round about, and diligently observes all that stirreth; so will the prophet, speaking in the person of the faithful, the Israel of God; so did they who in Israel and Judah feared the Lord and walked with him; unto the Lord, the God of mercy, power, truth, and wisdom, who can and will help. I will wait for, though he do not presently appear for me, saith the church, I will with patience expect, the God of my salvation; who only can, and who graciously hath promised to save his church. My God will hear me; he doth hear my cry, and will deliver me.
Trapp's Commentary on Micah 7:7
Micah 7:7 Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.Ver. 7. Therefore will I look unto the Lord] "Therefore," inasmuch as there is no faith nor fair dealing among men, "I will look unto the Lord"; look wishly and intently, as a watchman in his watch tower doth look as far as ever he can see on every side. I also will lift up mine eyes unto those hills of heaven, from whence cometh my help, Psalms 121:1; I will pray and look up, Psalms 5:3; I will keep close communion with the Lord, and by faith commit the keeping of my soul to him in welldoing, as unto a faithful Creator, 1 Peter 4:19. This I will do; and yet more than this. I will wait for the God of my salvation] If he tarry, I will wait for him; because he will surely come, he will not tarry, Habakkuk 2:3. This is the voice of faith; and here is the faith and patience of the saints, Revelation 13:10; Revelation 14:12. God sometimes lies off and stays long; even till our eyes even fail with looking for his salvation, Psalms 119:82; and all to try what we will do; as Samuel tried Saul, who, because he stayed not out his just time, lost his kingdom. David waited for the kingdom; and had it not till he had learned to quiet and behave himself as a child weaned of his mother, Psalms 131:2. Those in Esther waited for deliverance; and had it not till almost forsaken of their hopes. "I have waited for thy salvation, O Lord," saith dying Jacob, Genesis 49:18; and "I will wait for the God of my salvation," saith our prophet here, for a precedent to all the good souls of his time.
Let us but consider our distance from God in worth and degree, together with our dependence upon him, our undone condition without him, how long he waited for us, how he hath hitherto helped us, as 1 Samuel 7:12, and now seems to say unto us, as he did once to Peter, "What I do, thou knowest not now, but thou shalt know hereafter," John 13:7, and we shall be content to wait, as here, and to say, My God will hear me] According to my faith, and his own faithfulness. The whole force of faith consisteth in this, saith Luther, Ut quis bene applicet pronomina, that a man will apply pronouns; that he can fiducially say, My God; and, will hear me. Were it not for this word of possession, mine, the devil might say the creed to as good purpose as we. He believeth there is a God, and a Christ, and such a Christ as is there described; but that which torments him is, he can say my to never an article of the faith.
Ellicott's Commentary on Micah 7:7
(7) Therefore I will look unto the Lord.—Because of all this gloom which has settled upon the earth, I, for my part, will lift up mine eyes to the everlasting hills, whereon rests the light of Jehovah’s presence.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Micah 7:7
Verse 7. Therefore I will look unto the Lord] Because things are so, I will trust in the Lord more firmly, wait for him more patiently, and more confidently expect to be supported, defended, and saved.
Cambridge Bible on Micah 7:7
7. Therefore I] Rather, And as for me, I. the God of my salvation] A reminiscence of the Psalter (Psalms 27:9). will hear me] ‘Hearing’ includes answering (Isaiah 30:19).
Barnes' Notes on Micah 7:7
Therefore - (And,) when all these things come to pass and all human help fails, “I”, for my part, “will look unto”, (literally, “on”) “the Lord” God, the Unchangeable.
Whedon's Commentary on Micah 7:7
OF THE IN A FINAL , Micah 7:7-10.As these verses stand now, one might suppose, on first thought, that they came from the same speaker as Micah 7:1-6.
Sermons on Micah 7:7
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A Word for Those Who Want to Know God by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the book of Daniel and how it relates to our modern times. He highlights Daniel's prophecy about an increase in travel and knowledge in the l |
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The Worms Shall Crawl Out of Their Holes by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the loss of trust and confidence in various institutions, including the judicial system, school system, and even marriage. He highlights the p |
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When the Walls Come Down by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on what more God can do for his vineyard and his people. He emphasizes that God has already done everything possible to bring ministers and bl |
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The Ministry of Refreshing Others by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the ministry of refreshing others, highlighting the importance of believers having a ministry and being used by God to bring comfort and refreshment to those |
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Growing in the Grace of God #23 - Various Aspects of New Covenant Grace Part 1 by Bob Hoekstra | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living by faith and relying on the grace of God. He references Deuteronomy 20:1-4, which encourages believers not to be af |
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How to Deal With the Guilt of Sexual Failure for the Glory of Christ by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of sexual chastity and its biblical foundation. He expresses his desire for individuals to avoid the pain and agony that can c |
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Sufficiency for Godly Living #5 - Old Testament Examples of God's Sufficiency by Bob Hoekstra | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of not letting fear overcome us when facing battles or challenges. He emphasizes that the key to facing these battles without f |