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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 5:14

Verse 14 The Prophet again repeats, that it was only owing to the Israelites themselves that it was not well with them; for God was ready to grant them his blessing; but they designedly sought a curse for themselves. Inasmuch, then, the hypocrites are wont to put away from themselves the blame of every evil, and to complain of their miseries, as though the Lord afflicted them unjustly, the Prophet here shows, that no evil happened to the Israelites, but what they procured by their vices: and at... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 5:15

Verse 15 The Prophet inculcates the same truth; and he did this designedly; for he saw that nothing was more difficult than to bring this people to repentance, who, in the first place, were by nature refractory; and, in the second place, were hardened by long habit in their vices. For Satan gains dominion by degrees in the hearts of men, until he renders them wholly stupid so that they discern not between right and wrong. Such, then, was the blindness which prevailed among the people of Israel:... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 5:16

Verse 16 The particle of inference, set down here, confirms what has been already said, — that the Israelites vainly flattered themselves, though they were in the worst condition. And as the Prophet knew that there would be no end to their evasions, being, as they were, perverse hypocrites, he cuts off all their subterfuges by saying, that God had now announced his purpose concerning them, and that however they might object this or that, God’s judgment could no longer be deferred by delay, for... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 5:17

Verse 17 A reason is now added, why the whole country would be taken up with lamentation and mourning; for the Lord would pass through the whole land. Surely nothing was more to be desired, than that God should visit his own land; but he here declares that he would pass through as an enemy. As then an enemy runs through a country and spreads devastation wherever he comes, such would be the passing through, which the Prophet now threatens. “God, then, of whom ye boast, as dwelling in the midst... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 5:14

He repeats his loving summons to repentance, as in Amos 5:4 , Amos 5:6 , showing that their only hope of safety lay in amendment of life (comp Zephaniah 2:3 ). Seek good, and not evil. Use that diligence and zeal in pursuing what is good which you have hitherto shown in the pursuit of evil. The Lord, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as ye have spoken; or, as ye say. The Israelites fancied that, owing to their covenant relation to God, he would be always with them and ready to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 5:14

Religion. "Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live: and so the Lord, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as ye have spoken." From these words two things may be inferred concerning religion. I. IT IMPLIES A SPECIFIC PURSUIT . "Seek good, and not evil." Good and evil are both in the world; they work in all human souls; they explain all history. 1 . They imply a standard of right. By what do we determine the good and evil in human life? The revealed will of God. What... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 5:14-15

The nation with which God will dwell. The opening words of this presage imply a history. Israel "not only did evil, but they sought it out and the occasions of it" (Pusey). They gave evil their special attention, never failing to do it when they had opportunity, and seeking opportunities when none presented themselves. In fact, they did it with an amount of method and pains which they are now called upon to direct into a new channel, and apply to the doing of good. I. THE PRESENCE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 5:14-15

The great alternative. The coincidence between religion and morality is brought very strikingly before us in such passages as these. How different are such appeals as these, made by the prophet in the name of the Lord, from the requirements of merely formal religion! The highest conception of good is revealed, the noblest standard of right is exhibited; and all the sanctions furnished by the authority and the loving kindness of the Eternal are brought to bear upon human nature to induce to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 5:15

Reverse your former conduct, undo what ye have done ( Amos 5:10 ). This verse emphasizes the preceding; hating and loving are more real and hearty than mere seeking. The LXX . makes this clause to be what the people said, ον τρόπον εἴπατε , μεμισήκαμεν τὰ πονρὰ καὶ ἠγαπήσαμεν τὰκαλά , "As ye said, We have hated evil, and loved good." Establish judgment. Maintain justice in your tribunals (in contrast to Amos 5:7 ); then it may be that the Lord will have mercy on you or... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 5:16

Therefore . The prophet returns to what was said in Amos 5:13 about the uselessness of reproof; yore. 14 and 15 being a kind of parenthetical exhortation which his love for his nation forced from him. "Jehovah, the God of hosts, the Lord," Adonai, saith what follows, these solemn titles being used to add solemnity, certainty, and weight to the announcement. Wailing ; misped, "the death wail." Streets ; broad places ; πλατείαις ; plateis (Vulgate). Highways ; the narrower... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 5:14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 5:15

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 5:16

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 5:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 5:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 5:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 5:14-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 5:14-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 5:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 5:16

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