The Inner Meaning of the Prophets and Psalms # 221
221. Internal Meaning of Micah, Chapter 7
1-4 There is no longer any truth or good in the church; therefore the last time has come upon it. (3)
5-6 Then falsities and evils will combat amongst themselves, and against truths and goods. (3)
7-9 Then the church will come, which will be in the light of truth, from the Lord. (11)
10 The old church will be destroyed. (3)
11-12 A new church will be established, gathered from every nation, (11)
13 when the old has been destroyed. (3)
14-15 It will be taught and led. (11)
Micah 7:1-4
1
Misery is mine! Indeed, I am like one who gathers the summer fruits, as gleanings of the vineyard: There is no cluster of grapes to eat. My soul desires to eat the early fig.
2
The godly man has perished out of the earth, and there is no one upright among men. They all lie in wait for blood; every man hunts his brother with a net.
3
Their hands are on that which is evil to do it diligently. The ruler and judge ask for a bribe; and the powerful man dictates the evil desire of his soul. Thus they conspire together.
4
The best of them is like a brier. The most upright is worse than a thorn hedge. The day of your watchmen, even your visitation, has come; now is the time of their confusion.