アモス書 7:9-13 JC

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 7:13

But prophesy not - at Beth-el - He must not speak against idolatry, because that was the king's religion; and he who speaks against the king's religion must be an enemy to the state. This was the doctrine held in England by popish James 2 and his insidious Jesuit hireling priests, till God in his mercy put this pitiful tyrant down, and with him his false prophets, and the degrading superstition which they endeavored to establish in these lands. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 7:9

Verse 9 It now follows, And destroyed shall be the high places of Isaac, and overthrown shall be the sanctuaries (some render palaces) of Israel; and I will rise up against the house of Jeroboam with the sword. The Prophet here distinctly declares, that the people in vain trusted in their temples and superstitions, for by these they kindled the more against themselves the wrath of God. He would not indeed have expressly threatened the high places and the temples, unless the Israelites had... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 7:10

Verse 10 The Prophet here relates the device by which Satan attempted to depress his mind, that he might not go on in the discharge of his prophetic office. He says, that Amaziah had sent to the king to induce him to adopt some severe measure; for he pretended that as Amos scattered words full of sedition, and made turbulent speeches, the affairs of the king could not be carried on, except the king in due time prevented him: and besides, the same Amaziah said, that nothing could be better for... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 7:11

Verse 11 Now our Prophet is wholly silent as to the answer of the king: it is therefore probable, either that the king was not much excited, — or that he dared not openly to take away the life of Amos; for he had probably obtained some authority among the people; and though he was hated, yet his name as a Prophet and his office were had in reverence, — or that the matter was by agreement arranged between the two enemies of sound doctrine, as flatterers often gratify kings by putting themselves... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 7:12

Verse 12 Amaziah then said to Amos, — that is, after his first proceeding disappointed him; for he did not obtain from king Jeroboam what he expected, — then Amaziah said to Amos, Seer, go, flee to the land of Judah! By saying Go, he intimates that he was at liberty to depart, as though he said, “Why wouldest thou willfully perish among us?” At the same time, the two clauses ought to be joined together. He says first, Go, and then, flee When he says Go, he reminds him, as I have already said,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 7:13

Verse 13 Now as to the fifth argument, it is especially needful to dwell on it. In Bethel, he says, add no more to prophesy, for it is the king’s sanctuary, and it is the house of the kingdom Here only Amaziah shows what he wished, even to retain possession of his priesthood; which he could not have done without banishing the Prophet: for he could not contend with him in arguments. He consulted then his own advantage by getting rid of the Prophet. Whatever various characters therefore he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 7:7-9

§ 3. The third vision, the plumb line, represents the Lord himself as coming to examine the conduct of Israel, and finally deciding on its entire ruin. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 7:7-9

Righteousness to the plumb line. here has been reprieve after reprieve. The enemy of God's wrath has been met in the breach by intercessory prayer, and, for the time, turned back. Once and again the hounds of vengeance have been cried off. But respite is not escape. There is a certain limit beyond which the system of Divine reprieves cannot go. And that limit has now been reached. The locust has been disappointed of his meal. The fire has been beaten back from the tinder. But the criminal... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 7:7-9

The plumb line of judgment. The pictorial style of Amos here sets before us in an impressive and memorable way a great truth. Whether in a dream or in a prophetic ecstasy, the prophet beheld one with a plumb line standing by a wall. He recognized in the wall the palaces, the temples, the city ramparts of Samaria; in the figure, a representation of the eternal Ruler of the nations; in the plumb line, the emblem of just and orderly procedure. And a voice explained the vision as predictive of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 7:7-9

Man's moral character. "Thus he showed me: and, behold, the Lord stood upon a wall made by a plumb line, with a plumb line in his hand," etc. "Behold, the Lord stood upon a wall made by a plumb line," viz. perpendicular. "Amos." "The Lord knoweth them that are his" ( 2 Timothy 2:19 ), as he saith to Moses, "I know thee by name" ( Exodus 33:12 , Exodus 33:17 ). "He calleth his own sheep by name" ( John 10:3 ). "Behold, I will set a plumb line in the midst of my people Israel." No... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 7:13

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 7:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 7:10

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 7:11

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 7:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 7:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 7:7-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 7:7-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 7:7-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 7:7-9

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