Micah 6:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

man. Hebrew. 'adam. App-14.

mercy. lovingkindness, or grace.

walk humbly. The Hebrew expression (hatzene' leketh) occurs only here. This verse embodies the principles governing Jehovah's administration under the Law, but not under the Gospel. Now, He requires faith in the Substitute Whom He has provided for the sinner; and His righteousness must be imputed in grace. See App-63. IX: and 72. Compare also Romans 3:23; Romans 3:24.Ephesians 2:3-9; Titus 3:5-8, &c.

Micah 6:8

8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walkb humbly with thy God?