Click the verse number to read commentary, definitions, meanings, and notesfor that particular amos 1 verse. These prophets, having opened the wound in their reproofs and threatenings, which show all wrong, in the promises of gospelgrace open the remedy, which. You will also find options for commentaries on amos that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. This summary of the book of amos provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of amos. Amos was a shepherd in a region called tekoa, about six miles south of bethlehem. More than almost any other book of scripture, the book of amos holds gods. The god of the bible study of the father, son, and holy spirit grace, faith, and obedience. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and the second in the greek septuagint tradition. Woe to you who are at ease in zion, and trust in mount samaria, notable persons in the chief nation, to whom the house of israel comes. Best amos commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. The book of, one of the twelve minor prophets, is part of the christian old testament. While hosea only prophesied regarding israel amos also prophesied concerning the neighbouring nations of israel.
Amos commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. An introduction to the book of amos an argument of the book of amos. Amos commentary john gills exposition of the bible. The words of amos this person and the father of isaiah, though named alike in our translation, were as different in their names as in their persons. Amos was from tekoa, a small town in judah about 6 miles south of bethlehem and 11 miles from jerusalem. Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah was active during the reign of jeroboam ii, making the book of amos the first biblical prophetic book written. Amos free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. It repeatedly points out the failure of the people to fully embrace gods idea of justice. He writes about the terrible things that they have done. It provides a standard against which one can measure what he has built. Then he says something to his own people who live in israel and judah. Much has been made of the fact that amos was a shepherda man more comfortable among hills and dales than on city streetsa man more comfortable in the company of sheep than of. Book of amos overview insight for living ministries. Douglas stuart hoseajonah word biblical commentary, 1987.
Ever mindful of the wider context and composition of these ancient but living texts, david hubbard shows how joel and amos addressed israels mind and heart. I have already mentioned in my posts on hosea and joel commentaries that. Amos lived in the kingdom of judah but preached in the northern kingdom of. In construction, the plumb line tests whether what was erected is perpendicular to the square, that is, if it is straight up and down, if it is upright. In the book of amos, we find two uses amos performed. Commentary on amos 5 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Amos and hosea were coworkers and may even have gone on preaching tours through the land together, although hosea continued his work after amos passed from the scene. Study guide on the book of amos, on line bible commentary for book of amos, niv commentary amos, free amos commentary. Bad things will happen soon amos the book of amos easyenglish bible the man with a difficult message from god amos a commentary by mark kirkpatrick. The prophet amos lived among a group of shepherds in tekoa, a small town. The book of amos is written in some of the finest ot hebrew style. This book is an excellent aid to ones study of the prophet. Amos 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation.
This book of the prophet amos is the only mention we have of this man in the old testament. Amos accuses israel of breaking their covenant with god, and highlights how their idolatry has led to injustice and the neglect of the poor. Study the bible online using commentary on amos introduction and more. Amos 4 israel has not returned to god hear bible gateway.
Read amos commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. At one point, amaziah the priest had commanded amos to go south to speak his words of doom, yet the prophet answered by a thus saith jehovah amos 7. Hermeneia, a critical and historical commentary on the bible by. Read amos commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Commentary on the book of amos by matthew henry old. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. You will each go straight out through breaches in the wall. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament.
Amos, whose name means burden, gives no family pedigree, hence we can assume he was not of noble or prominent stock, like isaiah or zephaniah. Like all the commentators chosen for the hermenia series, paul is learned. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of amos. God called amos to prophesy to israel, and it seems that he did most of his work at bethel amos 7. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Bible inspiration and preservation commentaries on bible books genesis.
Amos was a contemporary of hosea, isaiah, and jonah. Yahweh roars from zion, and makes himself heard from jerusalem. The time will surely come when you will be taken away with hooks, the last of you with fishhooks. This commentary is a valuable guide to the fascinating world and challenging word of these two prophets. Study the books of hosea, joel, amos, obadiah, and jonah, with pioneering. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Amos prophesied at a unique time in the history of the divided kingdom. For some account of this prophet see the introduction. Amos was a sheepbreeder and tender of sycamore trees. Amos with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Best commentaries and books on amos logos bible software. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. This muchneeded new edition includes an updated english translation of the hebrew text and an insightful. The books of 1 and 2 kings or 1 and 2 chronicles do not mention this prophet, and he should not be confused with amoz, the father of isaiah the prophet isaiah 1.
Watch our overview video on the book of amos, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Top 5 commentaries on the book of amos from keith mathison feb 07, 2009 category. A new translation and commentary on the book of amos, forgoing speculation about his life to provide an innovative analysis of the book itself as part of the hebrew bible, the book of amos has been studied for more than two thousand years. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. His prophecy concludes with only a brief glimpse of restoration, and even that is directed to judah, rather than the northern kingdom of israel 9. Book of amos matthew henrys bible commentary concise. You can find the best commentary on amos for you using the tools on the right side.
Articles the prophet amos ministered during the overlapping reigns of jeroboam ii in israel 793753 and uzziah in judah 792740. Commentary on amos the annotated bible conservative, literal interpretation. Though amos himself is not ashamed to own that he was a herdsman, yet others ought not to upbraid him with it nor think the worse of him for it. Metaphorically, when god draws near with the plumb line, he is looking for those people who are living and abiding in his grace and his law. Amos lived in the kingdom of judah but preached in the northern kingdom of israel. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. He calls himself a shepherd and a cultivator of sycamorefig trees. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. His ministry occurred sometime between 760 and 755 b. Top 5 commentaries on the book of amos ligonier ministries. The book of amos amos was a sheepbreeder of tekoa in judah, who delivered his oracles in the northern kingdom during the prosperous reign of jeroboam ii 786746 b.
A free bible translation and commentary on the book of amos in easyenglish. A new translation with introduction and commentary. We find two quotations from the book of amos in the acts of the apostles. Find out what true worship looks like in the book of amos. Israel has not returned to god hear this word, you cows of bashan on mount samaria, you women who oppress the poor and crush the needy and say to your husbands, bring us some drinks. Commentaries describe the area as somewhat rugged, rocky, and with sparse grazing fields. Amos 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. He prophesied in israel at the great cult center of bethel, from which he was finally expelled by the priest in charge of this royal sanctuary 7. The book of amos is the third in the hebrew canon known as the twelve minor prophets. The book of amos is an intriguing scripture from a unique individual, amos, a shepherd and fig tree farmer dwelling in southern judah who is called by god to go to bethel and announce warnings of judgment to the northern kingdom of israel. He was not a man of the court like isaiah, or a member of a priestly family like jeremiah and ezekiel. Douglas stuart, word biblical commentary wbc, thomas nelson, 1987, 588 pp. Amos commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Amos communicated gods utter disdain for the hypocritical lives of his people amos 5.
Shepherds in that region had to make extensive trips to feed their flocks. Much has been made of the fact that amos was a shepherda man more comfortable among hills and dales than. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. The persons concerned in the prophecy of this book. Study the bible online using commentary on amos and more.
For three sins of judah, even for four, i will not turn back my wrath. Because they have rejected the law of the lord and have not kept his decrees, because they have been led astray by false gods, the gods their ancestors followed. Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah, was active c. Study amos using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Secondly, the constant succession of day and night is under his direction, and is kept up by his power and providence. The book of amos is an intriguing scripture from a unique individual, amos, a shepherd and fig tree farmer dwelling in southern judah who is called by god to go to bethel and announce warnings of judgment. Read the book of amos from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. The visions he had about israel, in the time of uzziah king of judah and jeroboam son of joash, king of israel, two years before the earthquake. They were selling off needy people for goods, taking advantage of the helpless, oppressing the poor, and the men were. The words of amos reveal jehovahs mercy towards an unworthy people. Study amos using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Hermeneia, a critical and historical commentary on. More than almost any other book of scripture, the book of amos holds gods people accountable for their illtreatment of others.
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