Micah 7:18

Translations

Modern

Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion?

Traditional

Who 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.

Literal

Who is a God like You, lifting away iniquity and passing over the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion.

Latin

Quis, Deus, similis tui, qui aufers iniquitatem, et transis peccatum reliquiarum hæreditatis tuæ? Non immittet ultra furorem suum, quoniam volens misericordiam est.

Original

Hebrew

English

Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion?

Notes

Micah 7:18–20

These verses summarize Old Testament theology well. God is unique. Nothing and no one compares to God. Because of God's unfailing love (Hebrew khesed), he does not destroy his people when he judges them. Instead, he restores them (see Exodus 36:6–7). His faithfulness means he can be trusted to do good, no matter the cost to himself (see Psalm 89:1–2).
Who is a God like You: This question likely refers to Micah’s name, which means “Who is like the Lord?” God's character is unmatched among the gods of other nations. His actions and words reflect his character (Exodus 34:6–7). God pardons, shows compassion, triumphs over his people's sins, and seals those sins away.
The Lord's unfailing love led him to choose Israel from the start (Deuteronomy 7:8), consistent with his covenant faithfulness to Israel’s ancestors (Deuteronomy 7:20; 9:1–10:22). Through his unfailing love, God continues to offer hope to those who trust in him.

Micah 7:14–20

The Lord promised to fully renew Israel, his special possession (see Exodus 19:5; Malachi 3:17). Judgment would not destroy hope but cleanse it so true hope could thrive. God alone would restore the remnant of his special people and remove their guilt through his love, compassion, and faithfulness (see Exodus 32:12–14).

Micah 7:1–20

Hopeless deception and corruption filled God’s people (Micah 7:1–6). Because of this, Micah mourned their condition and turned to the Lord for help (Micah 7:7–10).

Even so, God’s mercy would triumph. Israel would be restored by the Lord (Micah 7:11–13). God’s mercy, compassion, and unfailing love would prevail in the end (Micah 7:14–20).

Theme notes and profiles

Compassionate Healer God’s Faithfulness to His People The Remnant

Events

Prophecies of Micahc. 754 BC

Related verses

Isaiah 43:25
I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more.
Isaiah 44:22
I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud, and your sins like a mist. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you.
Ephesians 2:4–5
But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,
Psalm 103:8–9
The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion.
Jeremiah 50:20
In those days and at that time, declares the LORD, a search will be made for Israel’s guilt, but there will be none, and for Judah’s sins, but they will not be found; for I will forgive the remnant I preserve.
Acts 13:38–39
Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.
Jeremiah 32:41
Yes, I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will faithfully plant them in this land with all My heart and with all My soul.
Lamentations 3:31–32
For the Lord will not cast us off forever.
Exodus 15:11
Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?
Jeremiah 3:12
Go, proclaim this message toward the north: ‘Return, O faithless Israel,’ declares the LORD. ‘I will no longer look on you with anger, for I am merciful,’ declares the LORD. ‘I will not be angry forever.
Psalm 130:7–8
O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is loving devotion, and with Him is redemption in abundance.
Psalm 89:8
O LORD God of Hosts, who is like You? O mighty LORD, Your faithfulness surrounds You.

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Book of Micah Mercy Wrath of God

Topics

Calm Consolation Under Affliction: To Those Who Mourn for Sin God's Mercy Pardon: Exhibits The: Compassion of God Sin: God: Alone Can Forgive The Mercy of God is his Delight Unity of God: Exhibited in His Being the Only Source of Pardon

Micah 7:18

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