18. Grateful at such unlooked-for grace being promised to Israel, Micah breaks forth into praises of Jehovah. passeth by the transgression —not conniving at it, but forgiving it; leaving it unpunished, as a traveller passes by what he chooses not to look into ( Proverbs 19:11 ). Contrast Amos 7:8 , and " mark iniquities," Psalms 130:3 . the remnant —who shall be permitted to survive the previous judgment: the elect remnant of grace ( Micah 4:7 ; Micah 5:3 ; Micah 5:7 ; Micah 5:8 ). retaineth not . . . anger — ( Psalms 103:9 ). delighteth in mercy —God's forgiving is founded on His nature, which delights in loving-kindness, and is averse from wrath. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-19" class="com-number"
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