Micah 7:15

Authorized King James Version

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

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כִּימֵ֥י
According to the days
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
#2
צֵאתְךָ֖
of thy coming
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
#3
מֵאֶ֣רֶץ
out of the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#4
מִצְרָ֑יִם
of Egypt
mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt
#5
אַרְאֶ֖נּוּ
will I shew
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
#6
נִפְלָאֽוֹת׃
unto him marvellous
properly, perhaps to separate, i.e., distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection