Micah 7:15

Authorized King James Version

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According to the days of thy coming out of the land of Egypt will I shew unto him marvellous things.

Original Language Analysis

כִּימֵ֥י According to the days H3117
כִּימֵ֥י According to the days
Strong's: H3117
Word #: 1 of 6
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
צֵאתְךָ֖ of thy coming H3318
צֵאתְךָ֖ of thy coming
Strong's: H3318
Word #: 2 of 6
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
מֵאֶ֣רֶץ out of the land H776
מֵאֶ֣רֶץ out of the land
Strong's: H776
Word #: 3 of 6
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
מִצְרָ֑יִם of Egypt H4714
מִצְרָ֑יִם of Egypt
Strong's: H4714
Word #: 4 of 6
mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt
אַרְאֶ֖נּוּ will I shew H7200
אַרְאֶ֖נּוּ will I shew
Strong's: H7200
Word #: 5 of 6
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
נִפְלָאֽוֹת׃ unto him marvellous H6381
נִפְלָאֽוֹת׃ unto him marvellous
Strong's: H6381
Word #: 6 of 6
properly, perhaps to separate, i.e., distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful

Analysis & Commentary

According to the days of thy coming out of the land of Egypt will I shew unto him marvellous things (kimei tsetekha me'eretz Mitzrayim ar'ennu nifla'ot, כִּימֵי צֵאתְךָ מֵאֶרֶץ מִצְרַיִם אַרְאֶנּוּ נִפְלָאוֹת). God promises a second Exodus—miracles (nifla'ot, נִפְלָאוֹת, "wonders") comparable to the original redemption. The Exodus paradigm includes plagues demonstrating God's power, deliverance through impossible circumstances, provision in wilderness, and conquest of enemies.

The comparison "according to the days" (kimei) doesn't mean identical repetition but similar magnitude and character. As God spectacularly delivered Israel from Egypt through supernatural intervention, so He will deliver them from exile and oppression. This promises that God's redemptive power hasn't diminished—He remains able to work miracles on behalf of His people.

Multiple fulfillments:

  1. Return from Babylon involved miraculous providence (Cyrus's decree, protection during journey, rebuilding despite opposition)
  2. Christ's redemptive work is the ultimate new Exodus (Luke 9:31 uses "exodus" to describe Christ's death/resurrection; 1 Corinthians 5:7 calls Christ our Passover)
  3. Final consummation will involve cosmic wonders (Matthew 24:29-31

Revelation 6-19). The new Exodus theme permeates Scripture, finding supreme fulfillment in Christ who delivers us from slavery to sin and brings us into the promised rest (Hebrews 3-4).

Historical Context

The Exodus established Israel's identity as God's redeemed people and demonstrated His covenant faithfulness and power. Throughout Israel's history, God's people looked back to Exodus as proof He could deliver again (Psalm 77:11-20; Isaiah 43:16-21). Prophets frequently promised a second Exodus (Isaiah 11:15-16, 40:3-5, 51:9-11; Jeremiah 16:14-15, 23:7-8; Hosea 2:14-15). The return from Babylonian exile partially fulfilled these promises, but full realization came through Christ. Revelation depicts final judgment and salvation using Exodus imagery (plagues, sea parting, wilderness wandering, promised land). The biblical story arc moves from Exodus to new Exodus in Christ to eternal rest in New Jerusalem.

Questions for Reflection