Commentary on the book of amos chapter 5

Amos chapter five commentary by ron beckham audio bible study amos 5. Not much has been written about it in the new church. The scope of this chapter is to prosecute the exhortation given to israel in the close of the foregoing chapter to prepare to meet their god. May 07, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of amos, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The distinguishing favours of god to us, if they do not restrain from sin, shall not exempt from punishment. We have already considered the evidence of this in our previous sermons in chapter 5 of amos. Beersheba played a role in the lives of abraham, isaac, and jacob. Although there are sermons using a verse or part of a. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of amos.

The prophet then glances at the awful threatening denounced against them, 3. The day of the lord was most likely a hopeful concept for israel during the days of amos. Amos with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Study amos 5 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.

A free bible translation and commentary on the book of amos in easyenglish. It is a part of the book of the twelve minor prophets. Amos 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The original hebrew only occurs in this passage, and is best rendered prattle, or jabber. Amos 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Amos 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this ninevolume commentary, respected by legions of devoted students, still ring with timeless truth.

Also, god gave amos five pictures, which begin in chapter 7. Amos chapter 5 matthew henry concise commentary on. Amos is called the prophet of social justice, the man who demanded that man treat their fellowman rightly. Amos chapter five begins with the prophet singing a mournful funeral dirge, a lamentation for one already dead. Read amos 5 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Amos 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this.

Amos 5 is the fifth chapter of the book of amos in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Israel, the northern country consisting of ten tribes, and judah, the remaining two tribes in the south. Read and study amos, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary hi, sign out. Gods rejection to their hypocritical service, amos 5. In order to impress israel the more, amos begins this his third appeal by a dirge over its destruction, mourning over those who were full of joy, and thought themselves safe and enviable. Amos chapter 5 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Introduction to joel amos chapter 6 verse 5 amos 6. You dine on lambs from the flock and calves from the stall. Since i started working on this study of amos, i have searched our library holdings with the hope i would turn up a hidden or forgotten study by some new church scholar. But seek not bethel, nor enter into gilgal and pass not to beersheba. Amos free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. The comparison with david is ironical he made these instruments to please the lord, these princes to please themselves.

God sent the prophet amos to the nation of israel saying, time is running out. The first verse of this book identifies the author as amos, who was among. Septuagint lifted up the shrine of molek and the star of your god rephan, their idols. In verses 4 and 5 we hear god complaining that the religion israel espoused was contrary to that which god had given them through moses. Hear this word which i take up for you as a dirge, o house of israel. Woe to those at ease in zion 4 you lie on beds inlaid with ivory, and lounge upon your couches. Learning from the book of amos number 20 the day of the lord. In this book, amos accuses israel of breaking their covenant with god and. Amos chapter 5 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. The coming of the day of the lord would be good news to us, if true. The book of amos was written during the era of divided kingdoms of israel but in an age which is much prosperous than the previous times especially the northern kingdom of isreal with ruler jeroboam ii reached at such a level of growth and prosperity as was not seen after david and solomon. Amos 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history.

Bible commentary on the book of james, chapter 5, by dr. Uzziah was king of judah, and jeroboam ii was king of israel. Chapter 5 god encourages israels people to come back to him. During the time of the minor prophets, the nation of israel had divided into two separate countries, each with its own government. The opening lines of the chapter set the stage for the lectionary reading for this sunday. The first verse of this book identifies the author as amos, who was among the herdsmen of tekoa 1. Watch our overview video on the book of amos, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.

Commentaries for amos chapter 5 israel is called to seek the lord. He will use war, exile, and terrible things to do this. Study the bible online using commentary on amos 5 and more. Amos lived in the kingdom of judah but preached in the northern kingdom of israel. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet amos, including a lamentation for israel, amos 5. The big sin of israels people was that they worshipped idols. Many have wondered about wars and death, especially the many women and children who died terribly as recorded in the old testament. Because it would be their happiness to seek god, and he was ready to be found of them, amos 5.

The book of james, chapter 5 free bible commentary. How does the message of an out of step sheepherder relate to america at this critical moment in. Amos 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. On this great day, yahweh would appear in his salvific glory and might to destroy the nations on their behalf. 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. Hear this word which i take up against you, a lamentation, o house of israel. The main themes of the book of amos are social justice, god\s omnipotence, and divine judgment became staples of prophecy. The entire chapter is a continuation of amos prophecy against israel. Commentary on the book of amos by matthew henry old. The city gate was the area just inside the main entrance to the walled city, a public gathering place for all kinds of hearings and disputes ruth 4. Top 5 commentaries on the book of amos ligonier ministries.

Outline of the book of amos you only have i know of all the families of the earth. This chapter opens with a tender and pathetic lamentation, in the style of a funeral song, over the house of israel, 1,2. But at the end of the book amos gives a message of hope. The prophet then glances at the awful threatening denounced against them, amo 5. Amos 5, new international version niv the bible app. The convincing, awakening word must be heard and heeded, as well as words of comfort and peace. Why they must make this preparation to meet their god, 1. This chapter opens with a tender and pathetic lamentation, in the style of a funeral song, over the house of israel, amo 5. Amos 5 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Amos 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. Because it was by sin that they were brought into such a condition, amos 5. Liberals love this book because of these thundering pronouncements against the social evils of amos day and rightly so.

Amos 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Though the event for each was a little different, something was said to each that is significant to our lives, especially in light of the holy spirit. David guzik commentary on amos 5 describes the coming exile and captivity of israel, and a coming wailing and woe for the nation. The book of hosea consists of fourteen chapters, which was the record for a minor prophet until zechariah tied it a couple centuries later.

The words of amos, who was among the sheepbreeders of tekoa, which he saw concerning israel in the days of uzziah king of judah, and in the days of jeroboam the son of joash, king of israel, two years before the earthquake. Amos 5 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. The scope of this chapter is to prosecute the exhortation given to israel in the close of the foregoing chapter. Read and study amos, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Oct 11, 2009 amos style justice had a special focus on the city gate amos 5. Amos 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Much has been made of the fact that amos was a shepherda man more comfortable among hills and dales than. These were the places where the calves and other idols were set up for the worship of god by means of visible symbols. 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.