Amos 6 - Introduction
_THE WANTONNESS OF ISRAEL, AND THEIR INCORRIGIBLENESS, SHALL BE PLAGUED WITH DESOLATION._ _Before Christ 787._... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE WANTONNESS OF ISRAEL, AND THEIR INCORRIGIBLENESS, SHALL BE PLAGUED WITH DESOLATION._ _Before Christ 787._... [ Continue Reading ]
WOE TO THEM THAT ARE AT EASE— Houbigant reads very properly, _Woe to them that despise Sion;_ for there was a perpetual rivalship between Sion and Samaria; and it is plain from the whole series, not only of this verse, but of the whole chapter, that the prophet addresses the men of Israel, and not o... [ Continue Reading ]
BE THEY BETTER THAN THESE KINGDOMS?— _Are these kingdoms better than yours?_ Houbigant.... [ Continue Reading ]
THAT LIE UPON BEDS OF IVORY— This and the following verses give us an idea of a rich and flourishing state, abounding in luxury, and enjoying all the pleasures and delights of a long peace; which was the situation of the kingdom of Israel under Jeroboam the second. Instead of _lambs,_ we may read _c... [ Continue Reading ]
THAT DRINK WINE IN BOWLS— See the note on Psalms 75:8. Proverbs 23:31.Song of Solomon 8:2. Upon a review of which it may be doubted, whether the _drinking wine in bowls_ above spoken of is to be understood of the _quantity_ drunk, or of the magnificence of the vessels made use of. The other particul... [ Continue Reading ]
AND THE BANQUET, &C.— _And the mirth,_ &c. But Houbigant reads it, _And the noise of the luxurious shall be taken away._... [ Continue Reading ]
AND A MAN'S UNCLE, &C.— _And a man's near kinsman—_or _he that burns him._ The prophet describes here a pestilence which was to ravage Israel. "If there remain ten men in a house, they shall die one after another, and perform, as far as possible, the last duties to each other successively; and as th... [ Continue Reading ]
SHALL HORSES RUN, &C.— _Shall horses run upon the sharp rock, or shall it be plowed with oxen? Because ye have turned,_ &c. As much as to say, "You pervert the use of things: for judgments are appointed to support and comfort the oppressed, and you use them in order to oppress; as if any one should... [ Continue Reading ]
YE WHICH REJOICE IN A THING OF NOUGHT— That is, _in idols. Have we not taken to us horns?_ &c. That is to say, "Rendered ourselves strong and powerful? Elevated ourselves in glory and authority?... [ Continue Reading ]
I WILL RAISE UP AGAINST YOU A NATION, &C.— By this _nation,_ is meant the Assyrians. The kingdom of Judah is plainly understood in this verse, because in the time of Amos its extent was as here described. See Amos 6:2. REFLECTIONS.—1st, When sinners are most secure, and at ease, then will the terri... [ Continue Reading ]