Matthew Poole and continuators on Micah 3:8

8 ¶ But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD , and of judgment , and of might , to declare unto Jacob his transgression , and to Israel his sin .

Notwithstanding this shame, and silence covering these false Prophets, yet saith Micah.

Courage, Vivacity, and Ability becoming a Prophet of God.

Not from himself but from the Spirit of God given to him, and duly qualifying him to the faithful discharge of the Prophetic Office, and without fear, flattery, by-respects or self-seeking I have already and still do, and will declare the sins, duties and dangers of this People that they may repent, and be saved, or my God may be justified when he judgeth, and this people may know the difference between a false and true Prophet.

A Spirit of Judgment to discern aright times, and seasons, to discern right from wrong, truth from lies and pure worship of God from Idolatry, and what are the consequents of all these to a people who decline from the way of truth and purity, or adhere to it.

Resolution, undaunted in speaking Gods word to the greatest of men, as I have dared, I still do dare to tell the Heads of Jacob, and princes of Israel what they do against God, and what God will do against them.

With impartial Reproofs, with severe menaces from God to preach against Jacob's Transgressions.

The same repeated. All the Twelve Tribes have sinn'd and God will visit.

Marginal references: Isa. 58.1.