Micah 7:7
Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.
Original Language Analysis
בַּיהוָ֣ה
unto the LORD
H3068
בַּיהוָ֣ה
unto the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 8
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֲצַפֶּ֔ה
Therefore I will look
H6822
אֲצַפֶּ֔ה
Therefore I will look
Strong's:
H6822
Word #:
3 of 8
properly, to lean forward, i.e., to peer into the distance; by implication, to observe, await
אֱלֹהָֽי׃
for the God
H430
אֱלֹהָֽי׃
for the God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
5 of 8
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
Cross References
Psalms 37:7Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.Isaiah 45:22Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.Isaiah 25:9And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.Psalms 25:5Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.Psalms 109:4For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer.Psalms 130:5I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.Isaiah 12:2Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.Psalms 65:2O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come.Genesis 49:18I have waited for thy salvation, O LORD.Isaiah 8:17And I will wait upon the LORD, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.
Historical Context
This verse models the remnant's posture during dark times—neither despair nor self-reliance, but watchful dependence on God. Habakkuk voices similar confidence: "I will stand upon my watch...and will watch to see what he will say unto me" (Habakkuk 2:1). Such faith sustained Jews through exile, early Christians through persecution, and believers through all ages of trial. The certainty "my God will hear" reflects covenant confidence—God is bound by His promises to answer His people.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you practice "looking unto the LORD" and waiting when circumstances seem hopeless?
- What is the relationship between watching/waiting and active faith?
- How does identifying God as "God of my salvation" shape your prayers and expectations?
Analysis & Commentary
"Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me." The "Therefore" (ve-ani) connects to preceding judgment—because circumstances are dire, faith must anchor in God alone. "I will look" (atsappeh) means watchfully wait, like a sentinel. "I will wait" (achakeh) emphasizes patient endurance. "God of my salvation" (Elohei yish'i) identifies God as the source and guarantor of deliverance. "My God will hear me" (yishma'eni Elohai) expresses confidence in answered prayer. This demonstrates biblical faith—not passive resignation but active, expectant watching for God's intervention.