Micah 7:10

Authorized King James Version

Then she that is mine enemy shall see it, and shame shall cover her which said unto me, Where is the LORD thy God? mine eyes shall behold her: now shall she be trodden down as the mire of the streets.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
תִּרְאֶ֣ינָּה
H7200
shall behold
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
#2
אֹיַ֙בְתִּי֙
H341
Then she that is mine enemy
hating; an adversary
#3
וּתְכַסֶּ֣הָ
H3680
shall cover
properly, to plump, i.e., fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
#4
בוּשָׁ֔ה
H955
it and shame
shame
#5
הָאֹמְרָ֣ה
H559
her which said
to say (used with great latitude)
#6
אֵלַ֔י
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#7
אַיּ֖וֹ
H346
where?
#8
יְהוָ֣ה
H3068
unto me Where is the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#9
אֱלֹהָ֑יִךְ
H430
thy God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#10
עֵינַי֙
H5869
mine eyes
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
#11
תִּרְאֶ֣ינָּה
H7200
shall behold
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
#12
בָּ֔הּ
H0
#13
עַתָּ֛ה
H6258
at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive
#14
תִּֽהְיֶ֥ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#15
לְמִרְמָ֖ס
H4823
her now shall she be trodden down
abasement (the act or the thing)
#16
כְּטִ֥יט
H2916
as the mire
mud or clay; figuratively, calamity
#17
חוּצֽוֹת׃
H2351
of the streets
properly, separate by a wall, i.e., outside, outdoors

Analysis

Within the broader context of Micah, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Micah.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection