Thus saith the LORD; As the shepherd taketh out of the mouth of the lion two legs, or a piece of an ear; so shall the children of Israel be taken out that dwell in Samaria in the corner of a bed, and in Damascus [in] a couch. 12. So sudden will be the surprise, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 3:12”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 3:11
Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; An adversary [there shall be] even round about the land; and he shall bring down thy strength from thee, and thy palaces shall be spoiled. 11 15. The sentence. An adversary ] or Distress, a rendering which most moderns prefer. there shall be even round about ] The Hebrew … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 3:11”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 3:10
For they know not to do right, saith the LORD, who store up violence and robbery in their palaces. 10. know not to do right ] Wrong-doing has become their second nature. Right (a rare word) is properly what is straight in front, fig. clear, true, straightforward (Isa 26:10; Isa 59:14; 2Sa 15:3). store up … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 3:10”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 3:9
Publish in the palaces at Ashdod, and in the palaces in the land of Egypt, and say, Assemble yourselves upon the mountains of Samaria, and behold the great tumults in the midst thereof, and the oppressed in the midst thereof. 9 10. The heathen themselves are invited to bear witness whether the sins of Samaria … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 3:9”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 3:8
The lion hath roared, who will not fear? the Lord GOD hath spoken, who can but prophesy? The Lion hath roared: who will not fear? The Lord God hath spoken: who can but prophesy? – that is, there is cause for you to fear, when the Lord roareth from Zion; but if ye fear not, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 3:8”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 3:7
Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. 7. Surely ] For, the reason, however, following not in Amo 3:7 but in Amo 3:8 (to which Amo 3:7 is subordinate): ‘I give all these examples of events and occurrences in nature being due regularly to their … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 3:7”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 3:6
Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done [it]? 6. Is a horn (Amo 2:2) blown in a city, and are the people not in alarm? ] Of course they are: for they know it to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 3:6”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 3:5
Can a bird fall in a snare upon the earth, where no gin [is] for him? shall [one] take up a snare from the earth, and have taken nothing at all? 5. Will a bird fall into a net upon the earth, when there is no bait for it? ] The pa must have been … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 3:5”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 3:4
Will a lion roar in the forest, when he hath no prey? will a young lion cry out of his den, if he have taken nothing? 4. when he hath no prey ] i.e. when it is not within his reach: the roar is that with which the lion springs upon its prey: cf. Isa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 3:4”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 3:3
Can two walk together, except they be agreed? 3. Can ] better Will? or Do? if one sees two persons walking together, it may be inferred that, either at the time or previously, they have come to some agreement to do so. The example may have been suggested by Amos’s experience of the wild moorlands … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 3:3”