Bible Commentary

That they may possess the remnant of Edom, and of all the heathen, which are called by my name, saith the LORD that doeth this. 12. That they may possess the remnant of Edom &c.] i.e. that the empire of David may be restored to its former limits. The allusion is to the nations the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 9:12”

In that day will I raise up the tabernacle of David that is fallen, and close up the breaches thereof; and I will raise up his ruins, and I will build it as in the days of old: 11 15. The Epilogue Amos closes, as the prophets are wont to close their discourses, with the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 9:11”

All the sinners of my people shall die by the sword, which say, The evil shall not overtake nor prevent us. 10. which say, The evil shall not draw near, or come in front about us ] i.e. shall not meet us in any direction. The sinners whom the prophet has here specially in view … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 9:10”

For, lo, I will command, and I will sift the house of Israel among all nations, like as [corn] is sifted in a sieve, yet shall not the least grain fall upon the earth. 9. The nation must go into exile (Amo 4:2 f., Amo 5:27 &c.); it must even be shaken to and fro … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 9:9”

Behold, the eyes of the Lord GOD [are] upon the sinful kingdom, and I will destroy it from off the face of the earth; saving that I will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob, saith the LORD. 8 9. the house of Jacob the house of Israel ] i.e. (cf. Amo 5:1; Amo 5:4; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 9:8”

[Are] ye not as children of the Ethiopians unto me, O children of Israel? saith the LORD. Have not I brought up Israel out of the land of Egypt? and the Philistines from Caphtor, and the Syrians from Kir? 7 10. An objection met. The Israelites were only too ready to argue (cf. Amo 3:2; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 9:7”

[It is] he that buildeth his stories in the heaven, and hath founded his troop in the earth; he that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: The LORD [is] his name. 6. That buildeth his upper chambers in the heaven, and hath founded his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 9:6”

And the Lord GOD of hosts [is] he that toucheth the land, and it shall melt, and all that dwell therein shall mourn: and it shall rise up wholly like a flood; and shall be drowned, as [by] the flood of Egypt. 5. And the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, is he that toucheth the land, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 9:5”

And though they go into captivity before their enemies, thence will I command the sword, and it shall slay them: and I will set mine eyes upon them for evil, and not for good. 4. Even in captivity they would not be safe; they might escape the destruction of the foe, but the Divine sword … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 9:4”

And though they hide themselves in the top of Carmel, I will search and take them out thence; and though they be hid from my sight in the bottom of the sea, thence will I command the serpent, and he shall bite them: 3. Two other examples of remote or inaccessible hiding-places, similarly contrasted; Carmel, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 9:3”