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You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. <a href="/nlt/micah/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> Where is another God like you, who pardons the guilt of the remnant, overlooking the sins of his special people? You will not stay angry with your people forever, because you delight in showing unfailing love. <a href="/esv/micah/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love. <a href="/bsb/micah/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion? <a href="/kjv/micah/7.htm">King James Bible</a> Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy. <a href="/nkjv/micah/7.htm">New King James Version</a> Who is a God like You, Pardoning iniquity And passing over the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He does not retain His anger forever, Because He delights in mercy. <a href="/nasb_/micah/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Who is a God like You, who pardons wrongdoing And passes over a rebellious act of the remnant of His possession? He does not retain His anger forever, Because He delights in mercy. <a href="/nasb/micah/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity And passes over the rebellious act of the remnant of His possession? He does not retain His anger forever, Because He delights in unchanging love. <a href="/nasb77/micah/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Who is a God like Thee, who pardons iniquity And passes over the rebellious act of the remnant of His possession? He does not retain His anger forever, Because He delights in unchanging love. <a href="/lsb/micah/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Who is a God like You, who forgives iniquity And passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance? He does not hold fast to His anger forever Because He delights in lovingkindness. <a href="/amp/micah/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Who is a God like You, who forgives wickedness And passes over the rebellious acts of the remnant of His possession? He does not retain His anger forever, Because He [constantly] delights in mercy and lovingkindness. <a href="/csb/micah/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Who is a God like you, forgiving iniquity and passing over rebellion for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not hold on to his anger forever because he delights in faithful love. <a href="/hcsb/micah/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Who is a God like You, removing iniquity and passing over rebellion for the remnant of His inheritance? He does not hold on to His anger forever, because He delights in faithful love. <a href="/asv/micah/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth over the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in lovingkindness. <a href="/cev/micah/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Our God, no one is like you. We are all that is left of your chosen people, and you freely forgive our sin and guilt. You don't stay angry forever; you're glad to have pity <a href="/erv/micah/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy. <a href="/gwt/micah/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Who is a God like you? You forgive sin and overlook the rebellion of your faithful people. You will not be angry forever, because you would rather show mercy. <a href="/gnt/micah/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> There is no other god like you, O LORD; you forgive the sins of your people who have survived. You do not stay angry forever, but you take pleasure in showing us your constant love. <a href="/isv/micah/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> Is there any God like you, forgiving iniquity, passing over transgressions by the survivors who are your heritage? He is not angry forever, because he delights in gracious love. <a href="/msb/micah/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance?who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion? <a href="/net/micah/7.htm">NET Bible</a> There is no other God like you! You forgive sin and pardon the rebellion of those who remain among your people. You do not remain angry forever, but delight in showing loyal love. <a href="/nheb/micah/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Who is a God like you, who pardons iniquity, and passes over the disobedience of the remnant of his heritage? He doesn't retain his anger forever, because he delights in loving kindness. <a href="/wbt/micah/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Who is a God like to thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy. <a href="/web/micah/7.htm">World English Bible</a> Who is a God like you, who pardons iniquity, and passes over the disobedience of the remnant of his heritage? He doesn’t retain his anger forever, because he delights in loving kindness. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/micah/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Who [is] a God like You? Taking away iniquity, "" And passing by the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance, "" He has not retained His anger forever, "" Because He delights [in] kindness. <a href="/ylt/micah/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Who is a God like Thee? taking away iniquity, And passing by the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance, He hath not retained for ever His anger, Because He -- He delighteth in kindness. <a href="/slt/micah/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Who is God as thee, lifting up iniquity and passing by transgression to the remnant of his inheritance? he held not his anger forever for he delighted in mercy.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/micah/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Who is a God like to thee, who takest away iniquity, and passest by the sin of the remnant of thy inheritance? he will send his fury in no more, because he delighteth in mercy. <a href="/cpdv/micah/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> What God is like you, who takes away iniquity and passes over the sin of the remnant of your inheritance? No longer will he send forth his fury, because he is willing to be merciful. <a href="/nabre/micah/7.htm">New American Bible</a> Who is a God like you, who removes guilt and pardons sin for the remnant of his inheritance; Who does not persist in anger forever, but instead delights in mercy, <a href="/nrsvce/micah/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over the transgression of the remnant of your possession? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in showing clemency.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/micah/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> There is no God like thee, who pardons iniquity and removes the sins of the remnant of his inheritance; thou retainest not thy anger for ever, because thou delightest in mercy. <a href="/hpbt/micah/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> There is no God like you who forgives evil and passes over the sin of the remainder of his inheritance, and you do not hold a grudge to eternity because you have chosen grace<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/micah/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Who is a God like unto Thee, that pardoneth the iniquity, And passeth by the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He retaineth not His anger for ever, Because He delighteth in mercy. <a href="/sep/micah/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Who is a God like thee, cancelling iniquities, and passing over the sins of the remnant of his inheritance? and he has not kept his anger for a testimony, for he delights in mercy. <a href="/parallel/micah/7-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V9AM9A76_xQ?start=1262" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/micah/7.htm">God's Compassion on Israel</a> …17They will lick the dust like a snake, like reptiles slithering on the ground. They will crawl from their holes in the presence of the LORD our God; they will tremble in fear of You. 18<a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: mî- (Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">Who</a> <a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: ’êl (N-ms) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">is a God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3644.htm" title="3644: kā·mō·w·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- Like, as, when. Or kamow; a form of the prefix k-, but used separately; as, thus, so.">like You,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: nō·śê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">who pardons</a> <a href="/hebrew/5771.htm" title="5771: ‘ā·wōn (N-cs) -- Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity. Or oavown; from avah; perversity, i.e. evil.">iniquity</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: wə·‘ō·ḇêr (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">and passes</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/6588.htm" title="6588: pe·ša‘ (N-ms) -- Transgression. From pasha'; a revolt.">the transgression</a> <a href="/hebrew/7611.htm" title="7611: liš·’ê·rîṯ (Prep-l:: N-fsc) -- Rest, residue, remnant, remainder. From sha'ar; a remainder or residual portion.">of the remnant</a> <a href="/hebrew/5159.htm" title="5159: na·ḥă·lā·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From nachal; properly, something inherited, i.e. occupancy, or an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion.">of His inheritance—</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">who does not</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: he·ḥĕ·zîq (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">retain</a> <a href="/hebrew/639.htm" title="639: ’ap·pōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A nostril, nose, face, anger. From 'anaph; properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also ire.">His anger</a> <a href="/hebrew/5703.htm" title="5703: lā·‘aḏ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Perpetuity. From adah; properly, a terminus, i.e. duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity.">forever,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">He</a> <a href="/hebrew/2655.htm" title="2655: ḥā·p̄êṣ (Adj-msc) -- Delighting in, having pleasure in. From chaphets; pleased with.">delights</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥe·seḏ (N-ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">in loving devotion?</a> 19He will again have compassion on us; He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the sea.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6-7</a> Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness, / maintaining loving devotion to a thousand generations, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin. Yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished; He will visit the iniquity of the fathers on their children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generations.” <a href="/psalms/103-8.htm">Psalm 103:8-12</a> The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. / He will not always accuse us, nor harbor His anger forever. / He has not dealt with us according to our sins or repaid us according to our iniquities. ... <a href="/isaiah/43-25.htm">Isaiah 43:25</a> I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more. <a href="/isaiah/55-7.htm">Isaiah 55:7</a> Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. <a href="/jeremiah/31-34.htm">Jeremiah 31:34</a> No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.” <a href="/nehemiah/9-17.htm">Nehemiah 9:17</a> They refused to listen and failed to remember the wonders You performed among them. They stiffened their necks and appointed a leader to return them to their bondage in Egypt. But You are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in loving devotion, and You did not forsake them. <a href="/daniel/9-9.htm">Daniel 9:9</a> To the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness, even though we have rebelled against Him <a href="/joel/2-13.htm">Joel 2:13</a> So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster. <a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Lamentations 3:22-23</a> Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. / They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness! <a href="/psalms/86-5.htm">Psalm 86:5</a> For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You. <a href="/psalms/130-3.htm">Psalm 130:3-4</a> If You, O LORD, kept track of iniquities, then who, O Lord, could stand? / But with You there is forgiveness, so that You may be feared. <a href="/romans/5-8.htm">Romans 5:8</a> But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. <a href="/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7</a> In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace <a href="/ephesians/2-4.htm">Ephesians 2:4-5</a> But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, / made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved! <a href="/colossians/1-13.htm">Colossians 1:13-14</a> He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, / in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Who is a God like to you, that pardons iniquity, and passes by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retains not his anger for ever, because he delights in mercy.a God.<a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Exodus 15:11</a> Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?<a href="/deuteronomy/33-26.htm">Deuteronomy 33:26</a> There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun, who rideth upon the heaven in thy help, and in his excellency on the sky.<a href="/1_kings/8-23.htm">1 Kings 8:23</a> And he said, LORD God of Israel, there is no God like thee, in heaven above, or on earth beneath, who keepest covenant and mercy with thy servants that walk before thee with all their heart:that.<a href="/exodus/33-18.htm">Exodus 33:18,19</a> And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory… <a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6,7</a> And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, … <a href="/numbers/14-18.htm">Numbers 14:18,19</a> The LORD is longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation… passeth.<a href="/numbers/23-21.htm">Numbers 23:21</a> He hath not beheld iniquity in Jacob, neither hath he seen perverseness in Israel: the LORD his God is with him, and the shout of a king is among them.<a href="/amos/7-8.htm">Amos 7:8</a> And the LORD said unto me, Amos, what seest thou? And I said, A plumbline. Then said the Lord, Behold, I will set a plumbline in the midst of my people Israel: I will not again pass by them any more:<a href="/amos/8-2.htm">Amos 8:2</a> And he said, Amos, what seest thou? And I said, A basket of summer fruit. Then said the LORD unto me, The end is come upon my people of Israel; I will not again pass by them any more.the remnant.<a href="/micah/7-14.htm">Micah 7:14</a> Feed thy people with thy rod, the flock of thine heritage, which dwell solitarily in the wood, in the midst of Carmel: let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old.<a href="/micah/2-12.htm">Micah 2:12</a> I will surely assemble, O Jacob, all of thee; I will surely gather the remnant of Israel; I will put them together as the sheep of Bozrah, as the flock in the midst of their fold: they shall make great noise by reason of the multitude of men.<a href="/micah/4-7.htm">Micah 4:7</a> And I will make her that halted a remnant, and her that was cast far off a strong nation: and the LORD shall reign over them in mount Zion from henceforth, even for ever.he retaineth.<a href="/psalms/77-6.htm">Psalm 77:6-10</a> I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart: and my spirit made diligent search… <a href="/psalms/85-4.htm">Psalm 85:4,5</a> Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease… <a href="/psalms/103-9.htm">Psalm 103:9</a> He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Act</a> <a href="/micah/5-15.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/micah/2-7.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/micah/6-7.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/hosea/8-8.htm">Delighteth</a> <a href="/micah/1-16.htm">Delights</a> <a href="/micah/6-7.htm">Disobedience</a> <a href="/micah/3-10.htm">Evil-Doing</a> <a href="/micah/4-7.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/hosea/14-2.htm">Forgiveness</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-9.htm">Forgives</a> <a href="/psalms/103-3.htm">Forgiveth</a> <a href="/micah/7-14.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/micah/2-2.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/micah/3-10.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/jonah/4-2.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Mercy</a> <a 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width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/micah/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/micah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/micah/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Who is a God like You This phrase emphasizes the uniqueness and incomparability of God. In the context of the ancient Near East, where polytheism was prevalent, this statement highlights the monotheistic belief in Yahweh as the one true God. The rhetorical question underscores God's unparalleled nature, echoing themes found in <a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Exodus 15:11</a> and <a href="/isaiah/40-18.htm">Isaiah 40:18</a>. It also serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and holiness, setting Him apart from the idols worshiped by surrounding nations.who pardons iniquity The concept of pardoning iniquity is central to the character of God as revealed in the Old Testament. This phrase reflects God's willingness to forgive sins, a theme that is consistent throughout Scripture, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/103-3.htm">Psalm 103:3</a> and <a href="/isaiah/43-25.htm">Isaiah 43:25</a>. The Hebrew word for "iniquity" often implies a deep moral failing, yet God’s grace is sufficient to cover even the gravest of sins. This anticipates the New Testament revelation of forgiveness through Jesus Christ, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7</a>.and passes over the transgression This phrase recalls the Passover event in Exodus, where God "passed over" the houses of the Israelites marked with the blood of the lamb. It signifies God's mercy in choosing not to punish His people as they deserve. Theologically, it points to the future sacrifice of Christ, the Lamb of God, whose blood allows God to pass over our sins (<a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a>). The act of passing over transgressions is a demonstration of divine forbearance and patience.of the remnant of His inheritance— The "remnant" refers to the faithful few who remain true to God amidst widespread apostasy. This concept is prevalent in prophetic literature, including Isaiah and Jeremiah, and signifies hope for restoration. The "inheritance" denotes Israel as God's chosen people, a theme rooted in <a href="/deuteronomy/4-20.htm">Deuteronomy 4:20</a>. This remnant theology finds fulfillment in the New Testament Church, which is seen as the spiritual Israel (<a href="/romans/11-5.htm">Romans 11:5</a>).who does not retain His anger forever, God's anger is depicted as temporary, contrasting with His eternal love and mercy. This reflects His covenantal faithfulness and willingness to restore His people after discipline. The temporary nature of divine anger is echoed in <a href="/psalms/30-5.htm">Psalm 30:5</a> and <a href="/lamentations/3-31.htm">Lamentations 3:31-32</a>. It reassures believers of God's readiness to forgive and restore, emphasizing His compassionate nature.because He delights in loving devotion? The phrase "loving devotion" translates the Hebrew word "chesed," often rendered as "steadfast love" or "mercy." It is a key attribute of God, highlighting His covenantal loyalty and kindness. This delight in mercy is a central theme in the prophetic books and is foundational to understanding God's interactions with humanity. It points forward to the New Testament revelation of God's love through Christ, as seen in <a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a> and <a href="/romans/5-8.htm">Romans 5:8</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/micah.htm">Micah</a> A prophet in the 8th century BC, Micah delivered messages of judgment and hope to the people of Judah and Israel. His prophecies often highlighted social injustices and the need for repentance. 2. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a> The central figure in this verse, God is portrayed as merciful and forgiving, contrasting with the human tendency to hold onto anger and grudges. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_remnant_of_his_inheritance.htm">The Remnant of His Inheritance</a> Refers to the faithful few among the Israelites who remain true to God despite widespread unfaithfulness. This concept of a "remnant" is a recurring theme in the prophetic books. 4. <a href="/topical/i/iniquity_and_transgression.htm">Iniquity and Transgression</a> These terms refer to sin and wrongdoing. Iniquity implies a moral distortion, while transgression suggests a rebellion against God's law. 5. <a href="/topical/l/loving_devotion.htm">Loving Devotion (Hebrew: Chesed)</a> A key attribute of God, often translated as "steadfast love" or "mercy," highlighting His covenantal faithfulness and kindness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_unique_nature.htm">God's Unique Nature</a> God is incomparable in His ability to forgive and show mercy. Unlike humans, He does not hold onto anger indefinitely. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_repentance.htm">The Importance of Repentance</a> While God is merciful, the call to repentance is implicit. Acknowledging our sins and turning back to God is crucial for experiencing His forgiveness. <a href="/topical/t/the_concept_of_the_remnant.htm">The Concept of the Remnant</a> God always preserves a faithful remnant. This encourages believers to remain steadfast in faith, even when surrounded by unfaithfulness. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_'chesed'.htm">Understanding 'Chesed'</a> God's loving devotion is a covenantal commitment. Believers are called to reflect this steadfast love in their relationships with others. <a href="/topical/f/forgiveness_as_a_reflection_of_god's_character.htm">Forgiveness as a Reflection of God's Character</a> As recipients of divine forgiveness, Christians are called to forgive others, mirroring God's grace in their lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_micah_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Micah 7</a> <a href="/q/why_does_psalm_58_6_invoke_violence.htm">Why does David, in Psalm 58, invoke violent divine judgment (verse 6) when other passages emphasize mercy? </a> <a href="/q/how_does_this_align_with_biblical_justice.htm">How do we reconcile this practice with biblical teachings about justice and mercy elsewhere? </a> <a href="/q/is_god's_love_considered_reckless.htm">Is God's love considered reckless?</a> <a href="/q/what's_micah's_main_message.htm">What is the main message of the Book of Micah?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/micah/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) Who is a God like unto thee?--Micah, with an allusion to the significance of his own name, concludes his book with a burst of enthusiastic homage to the God of gods. The gracious character here ascribed to Jehovah is unparalleled in the Bible in human utterances; it is the response of the prophet to the glorious words spoken by Jehovah of Himself (<a href="/context/exodus/34-6.htm" title="And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,">Exodus 34:6-7</a>). The promise there made to Moses is here extended by the inspiration of the prophet to the Gentiles. The "remnant" refers to the returned from the captivity.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/micah/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 18-20. - § 8. The book ends with a lyric ode in praise of God's mercy and faithfulness. Verse 18. - In view of the many provocations and backslidings of the people, Micah is filled with wonder at the goodness and long suffering of God. Who is a God like unto thee? The question seems to recall the prophet's own name, which means, "Who is like Jehovah?" and the clause in Moses' song (<a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Exodus 15:11</a>), "Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods?" Such comparisons are made from the standpoint of the nations who believe in the real existence of their false gods. That pardoneth iniquty (comp. <a href="/exodus/34-7.htm">Exodus 34:7</a>; <a href="/numbers/14-18.htm">Numbers 14:18</a>). Passeth by the transgression; Septuagint, ὑπερβαίνων ἀσεβείας, "passing over iniquities;" Vulgate, transis peccatum. To pass by, or pass over, is to forgive, as <a href="/amos/7-8.htm">Amos 7:8</a>. There is probably an allusion, as Jerome says, to the night of the Exodus. As the destroying angel passed over the Israelites and destroyed them not, so God spares his people, imputing not their iniquities unto them. The remnant (<a href="/micah/2-12.htm">Micah 2:12</a>; <a href="/micah/4-6.htm">Micah 4:6, 7</a>). The true Israel, which is only s remnant (<a href="/isaiah/10-21.htm">Isaiah 10:21</a>; <a href="/romans/9-27.htm">Romans 9:27</a>). He retaineth not his anger forever (<a href="/psalms/103-9.htm">Psalm 103:9</a>). The word rendered "forever" is translated by Jerome ultra, and by the Septuagint εἰς μαρτύριον, i.e. to testify the justice of his punishment. He delighteth in mercy. As the Collect says, "O God, whose nature and property is always to have mercy and to forgive" (comp. Wisd. 11:24). <a href="/commentaries/micah/7-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Who מִי־ (mî-) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix is a God אֵ֣ל (’êl) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty like You, כָּמ֗וֹךָ (kā·mō·w·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3644.htm">Strong's 3644: </a> Like, as, when who pardons נֹשֵׂ֤א (nō·śê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> To lift, carry, take iniquity עָוֺן֙ (‘ā·wōn) Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5771.htm">Strong's 5771: </a> Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity and passes וְעֹבֵ֣ר (wə·‘ō·ḇêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the transgression פֶּ֔שַׁע (pe·ša‘) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6588.htm">Strong's 6588: </a> Transgression of the remnant לִשְׁאֵרִ֖ית (liš·’ê·rîṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7611.htm">Strong's 7611: </a> Rest, residue, remnant, remainder of His inheritance— נַחֲלָת֑וֹ (na·ḥă·lā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5159.htm">Strong's 5159: </a> Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion who does not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no retain הֶחֱזִ֤יק (he·ḥĕ·zîq) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer His anger אַפּ֔וֹ (’ap·pōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_639.htm">Strong's 639: </a> The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire forever, לָעַד֙ (lā·‘aḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5703.htm">Strong's 5703: </a> A, terminus, duration, advance, perpetuity because כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction He הֽוּא׃ (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are delights חָפֵ֥ץ (ḥā·p̄êṣ) Adjective - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2654.htm">Strong's 2654: </a> To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire in loving devotion? חֶ֖סֶד (ḥe·seḏ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/micah/7-18.htm">Micah 7:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/micah/7-18.htm">Micah 7:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/micah/7-18.htm">Micah 7:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/micah/7-18.htm">Micah 7:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/micah/7-18.htm">Micah 7:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/micah/7-18.htm">Micah 7:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/micah/7-18.htm">Micah 7:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/micah/7-18.htm">Micah 7:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/micah/7-18.htm">Micah 7:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/micah/7-18.htm">Micah 7:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/micah/7-18.htm">OT Prophets: Micah 7:18 Who is a God like you who (Mc Mic. 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