Commentary on the book of amos chapter 7

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. The whole land will once more be a kingdom under the house of david see amos 9. A major proof of false religion is that it cannot validate its effectiveness before the witness of man, but god can and does validate the true religion. Amos 6 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Amos 7 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. Amos chapter 2 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. For them, he pronounced their destruction and the overthrow of their nation amos 6. 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. Israel will be restored to her land and will prosper. The person by whom this prophecy was sent amos, who was among the herdmen of tekoa, and was one of them. The time will surely come when you will be taken away with hooks, the last of you with fishhooks. 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. Amos made clear in his writings that he did not come from a family of prophets, nor did he even consider himself one.

Judgments against the syrians, philistines, tyrians, edomites, and ammonites. Amos 3 new international version niv witnesses summoned against israel. Then amaziah the priest of bethel sent to jeroboamd king of israel, saying, amos has conspired against you in the midst of the house of israel. Here begins the final major section of amos, consisting principally of five visions, three of which are found in this chapter. Amos 7 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.

Amos chapter 3 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Surely the lord god will do nothing, but he reveals his secret to his servants the prophets. Your city that marches out a thousand strong will have only a hundred left. Mar 09, 2017 today we complete our study of the prophet amos, with chapters seven, eight and nine. It is technical and detailed almost beyond belief, but for those doing indepth study of amos, it is a must.

Amos 7 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. This book of the prophet amos is the only mention we have of this man in the old testament. Verses 19 god bears long, but he will not bear always with a provoking people. God contending with israel, by the judgments, but are reprieved, and the judgments turned away at the prayer of amos, amos 7. Amos 7 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7000 pages of material. The first is a plague of locusts, threatening to cut of the hopes of the harvest by attacking it in the time of the second growth. Amos 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. God bears long, but he will not bear always with a provoking people. Also, god gave amos five pictures, which begin in chapter 7.

A lament and call to repentance hear this word, israel, this lament i take up concerning you. These first two visions locust swarms and fire, represent the lords rescue of a remnant from judgment. 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. Book of amos overview insight for living ministries. The epicenter of the book, i think is here in chapter 7.

Amos 7 as the first reading on this sunday in july complements the gospel. A series of 8 oracles concerning sin and judgment of eight nations chapter 12. Then the lord took me as i followed the flock, and the lord said to me, go, prophesy to my people israel. Much has been made of the fact that amos was a shepherda man more comfortable among hills and dales than on city streetsa man. I was no prophet, nor was i a son of a prophet, but i was a sheepbreeder and a tender of sycamore fruit. You will each go straight out through breaches in the wall. The remembrance of the mercies we formerly received, like the produce of the earth of the former growth, should make us submissive to the will of god, when we meet with disappointments in the latter growth. This chapter actually combines with amos 2 to form the first division of the prophecy of amos, in which the prophet thunders the warning of the impending judgment of god upon no less than eight nations, beginning with israels surrounding pagan neighbors, then resting for a moment upon judah, and by way of climax describing the utter ruin and devastation of israel itself, the northern.

Here is the reaction to his message as he came to this northern kingdom. If you would like to read this first prophetic book of the bible, please click the link to the chapter you would like to read and all of. Fallen is virgin israel, never to rise again, deserted in her own land, with no one to lift her up. Amos, like most of the prophets, told us of a bright future for gods chosen people. He was preparing swarms of locusts after the kings share had been harvested and just as the late crops were coming up. Study guide for amos 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Youll get this book and many others when you join bible gateway plus. When they had stripped the land clean, i cried out, sovereign lord, forgive.

Amos 4 israel has not returned to god hear bible gateway. We find two quotations from the book of amos in the acts of the apostles. Shepherds in that region had to make extensive trips to feed their flocks. As with each of the minor prophets, the title comes from the name of the prophet to whom god gave his message 1. He is not to be confused with amoz stout, strong, the father of isaiah isaiah 1.

God contending with israel, by the judgments, but are reprieved, and. Amos chapter seven commentary by ron beckham audio bible study amos 7. Study the bible online using commentary on amos 7 and more. 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 7 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. Amos 7 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Jul 10, 2016 god will no longer overlook the failures of the people of israel, described primarily in the book of amos as economic oppression amos 2. Amos chapter 6 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Study guide for amos 7 by david guzik blue letter bible. The first verse of this book identifies the author as amos, who was among the herdsmen of tekoa 1. In this chapter god represents to amos, by three several visions, the judgments he is about to bring on israel. And he is causing quite a stir the land is not able to hear his words. Gods patience is at length worn out by their obstinacy, and they are rejected, and sentenced to utter ruin v.

Thus the lord god showed me, and behold, he was forming a locustswarm when the spring crop began to sprout. Commentaries for amos chapter 7 visions of judgments to come upon israel. The prophet amos lived among a group of shepherds in tekoa, a small town approximately ten miles south of jerusalem. 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. They could not expect communion with god, unless they first sought peace with him. Much has been made of the fact that amos was a shepherda man more comfortable among hills and dales. First, he uttered the second woe over the careless and indulgent leaders of the nation, sunk in their revellings and indifference amos 6. Amos 3 witnesses summoned against israel bible gateway. Amos 7 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. And so it was, when they had finished eating the grass of the land, that i said.

Yet even now, is the saying of jehovah, turn ye to me with. God contending with israel, by the judgments, but are reprieved, and the judgments turned away at the prayer of amos v. Amos free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Enrich your faith and grow in spiritual maturity with the incredible bible study and devotional books listed below. And behold, the spring crop was after the kings mowing. The remembrance of the mercies we formerly received, like the produce of the earth of the former growth, should make us submissive to the will of god, when we meet with disappointments in. Actually, most of the book happens in bethel, that is where amos is preaching and prophesying right there at the center of things.

Amos lived in the kingdom of judah but preached in the northern kingdom of israel. The book of amos niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 30 duration. Gods patience is at length worn out by their obstinacy, and they are rejected, and sentenced to utter ruin, amos 7. Amos 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Amos 7 new international version niv locusts, fire and a plumb line. Israel contending with god, by the opposition given to his prophet. The tabernacle of david, now gone, will be rebuilt see acts 15. Amos chapter 7 matthew henry concise commentary on. A series of 3 sermons concerning the sin and judgment of israel chapter 36. Then, amos delivers yet another prophetic judgment oracle in vv. The divisions of the book the book of amos is divided into three sections.

Click the verse number to read commentary, definitions, meanings, and notesfor that particular amos 7 verse. David guzik commentary on amos 7 describes visions of judgment and the power of the prophet amos prayer against amaziah, priest of bethel. Amos puts these four pictures together in the same way. Keil and delitzsch biblical commentary on the old testament. The persons concerned in the prophecy of this book.

The book of amos is the third in the hebrew canon known as the twelve minor prophets. God called amos to prophesy to israel, and it seems that he did most of his work at bethel amos 7. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of amos. A series of 6 visions regarding the sin and judgment of israel chapter 79. Amos chapter 7 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. They are some of amos most condemning and cruel words in the book. He produces evidence of his righteousness, power, purpose, and way in many forms.

Amos chapter 7 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Amos 7 visions of judgment and the power of the prophets prayer a. In the context of oppressing the helpless, the reference was probably to a slave girl exodus 21. Commentary on the book of amos by matthew henry old. While hosea only prophesied regarding israel amos also prophesied concerning the neighbouring nations of israel. Amos, chapter 7 king james version christian answers webbible. Amos 7 locusts, fire and a plumb line this bible gateway. Rather, he was a grower of sycamore figs as well as a shepherd amos 7. Amos 7, new international version niv the bible app. There are a number of other helpful commentaries on the book of amos. The seventh, eighth, and ninth chapters contain visions, with their explanations. This chapter continues the further elaboration of the prophetic doom pronounced upon israel at the conclusion of amos 2. 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. He calls himself a shepherd and a cultivator of sycamorefig trees. Judgment is coming, but the lord graciously warned the nation in advance through his prophets e. The introduction to the commentary by itself is 178 pages. In the book of amos, we find two uses amos performed. Amos 7, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app.

God has performed miracles, signs, and wonders in the sight of thousands of witnesses. 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. Amos with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Amos 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. In the book of amos, the prophet is confronted by a priest, but his life is not taken away. Today we complete our study of the prophet amos, with chapters seven, eight and nine. The main themes of the book of amos are social justice, god\s omnipotence, and divine judgment became staples of prophecy. Much has been made of the fact that amos was a shepherda man more comfortable among hills and dales than on. But there is still time to avert the completion of the judgment by sincere repentance and mourning. For three sins of judah, even for four, i will not turn back my wrath. Amos 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The remembrance of the mercies we formerly received, like the produce of the earth of the former growth, should make us submissive to the.