Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 6:8-14
The extent of the judgment, 8-14. The divine indignation finds expression in an oath that Jehovah will destroy the entire city (Amos 6:8). The threat is followed by an episode illustrating the completeness of the destruction and the resulting consternation (Amos 6:9-10). The sentence is expanded in Amos 6:11, and in the next two verses the prophet tries to impress upon the people the absurdity of their boastful attitude toward Jehovah and of their immoral deeds (Amos 6:12-13). Jehovah will... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 6:8-11
8, 9. Lord Jehovah See on Amos 1:8. Hath sworn See on Amos 4:2. By himself Literally, by his soul. The most solemn oath, since there is no greater than Jehovah (see also on Amos 4:2; compare Jeremiah 51:14). Jehovah the God of hosts See on Hosea 12:5. The oath embodies a threat and the justification of the same. The threat is the result of God’s abhorrence for Israel, which is due to their arrogant attitude toward him. Once their father, protector, and friend (Amos 3:2), now their... read more