Micah 7:17 Meaning
They shall lick the dust like a serpent, they shall move out of their holes like worms of the earth: they shall be afraid of the LORD our God, and shall fear because of thee.
Context Explained
15According to the days of thy coming out of the land of Egypt will I shew unto him marvellous things.
16The nations shall see and be confounded at all their might: they shall lay their hand upon their mouth, their ears shall be deaf.
17They shall lick the dust like a serpent, they shall move out of their holes like worms of the earth: they shall be afraid of the LORD our God, and shall fear because of thee.
18Who 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.
19He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Philippians 2:10
Both verses speak of all creation acknowledging the authority of God.
Isaiah 66:24
Isaiah describes the fate of the wicked in a similar manner.
Revelation 6:16
Revelation depicts people hiding in fear from the wrath of God.
Source: Micah 7:17