Bible Commentary

But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream. 24. Justice, between man and man, is what Jehovah demands: no ceremonial, however punctiliously observed, is a substitute in Jehovah’s eyes for moral duties. The argument is exactly that of Isaiah 1, where Jehovah rejects similarly the entire body of ritual observances, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 5:24”

Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols. 23. The songs and music accompanying the worship (cf. Amo 8:10; Isa 30:29 a) are rejected by Jehovah likewise. Of what nature these were in pre-exilic times, we do not precisely know: the descriptions in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 5:23”

Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept [them]: neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts. 22. The commonest and most popular kinds of sacrifice are particularized as rejected by Jehovah. The burnt – and peace -offerings are often mentioned in the historical books, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 5:22”

I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. 21. I hate, I reject your feast days] your pilgrimages, aggim denoting not feasts or festivals in general, but in particular the three great annual feasts (viz. of Unleavened Cakes, Weeks, and Booths), which were accompanied by a pilgrimage … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 5:21”

[Shall] not the day of the LORD [be] darkness, and not light? even very dark, and no brightness in it? 20. An emphatic repetition of the thought of Amo 5:18, after the illustration of Amo 5:19. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Shall not the Day of the Lord be darkness? – He … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 5:20”

As if a man did flee from a lion, and a bear met him; or went into the house, and leaned his hand on the wall, and a serpent bit him. 19. Examples of a condition beset by perils, in which men escape from one danger, only to fall into another, perhaps worse. a bear … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 5:19”

Woe unto you that desire the day of the LORD! to what end [is] it for you? the day of the LORD [is] darkness, and not light. 18. Woe unto you that ] Ah! they that. The interjection Hy (the same as that used in 1Ki 13:30 &c. quoted on Amo 5:16) implies commiseration rather … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 5:18”

And in all vineyards [shall be] wailing: for I will pass through thee, saith the LORD. 17. The wailing will embrace even the vineyards, which, as the season of vintage came round, were annually the scenes of mirth and hilarity (Isa 16:10). for I will pass through the midst of thee ] viz. as a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 5:17”

Therefore the LORD, the God of hosts, the Lord, saith thus; Wailing [shall be] in all streets; and they shall say in all the highways, Alas! alas! and they shall call the husbandman to mourning, and such as are skillful of lamentation to wailing. 16. Therefore ] because of Israel’s obduracy in wrong-doing. wailing ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 5:16”

Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that the LORD God of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph. 15. The exhortation of Amo 5:14 is repeated in yet stronger terms: Hate the evil, and love the good. Cf. Isa 1:16 f. establish judgment … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 5:15”