アモス書 2:12 JCB

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Amos 2:9-16

Here, I. God puts his people Israel in mind of the great things he has done for them, in putting them into possession of the land of Canaan, the greatest part of which these ten tribes now enjoyed, Amos 2:9, 10. Note, We need often to be reminded of the mercies we have received, which are the heaviest aggravations of the sins we have committed. God gives liberally, and upbraids us not with our meanness and unworthiness, and the disproportion between his gifts and our merits; but he justly... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Amos 2:12

But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink ,.... Contrary to their vow and calling, and in contempt of it, and to make them like themselves; they either persuaded them, or forced them to it: and commanded the prophets, saying, prophesy not ; hard and heavy things, judgments and denunciations of vengeance, only smooth things; by this authoritative language it appears that this is said of the rulers and governors of the people, as king, princes, and priests; see Amos 7:12 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 2:12

But ye gave the Nazarites wine - This was expressly forbidden in the laws of their institution. See Numbers 6:1-3 . Prophesy not - They would not worship God, and they would not hear the voice of his prophets. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 2:12

Verse 12 But it now follows, Ye have to the Nazarites quaffed wine, and on the Prophets ye have laid a command, that they should not prophesy God complains here that the service which he had instituted had been violated by the people. It seems indeed a light offense, that wine had been given to the Nazarites; for the kingdom of God, we know, is not meat and drink, (1 Corinthians 8:8) though this saying of Paul was not yet made known, it was yet true in all ages. It was then lawful for the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 2:6-16

3. Summons and general denunciation of Israel for injustice, cruelty, incest, luxury, and idolatry. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 2:9-13

God and nations. "Yet destroyed I the Amorite before them, whose height was like the height of the cedars, and he was strong as the oaks; yet I destroyed his fruit from above, and his roots from beneath," etc. These verses suggest a few remarks in relation to God and nations. I. He reminds nations of the GREATNESS OF HIS KINDNESS TOWARDS THEM . In these verses he reminds Israel of two great merciful interpositions of his on their behalf. 1 . He often sacrifices one... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 2:12

Ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink. Far from profiting by their example, or acknowledging the grace of God displayed in their holy lives, ye tried to get rid of their testimony by seducing or forcing them to break their vow. Prophesy not. Israel was impatient of the continued efforts of the prophets to warn and to win; and, unmindful of the fact that the man of God had a message which he was bound to deliver (comp. Jeremiah 20:9 ; 1 Corinthians 9:16 ), this ungrateful nation... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 2:12

Children that are corrupters. "But ye made the dedicated drink wine; and ye commanded the prophets, saying, Ye shall not prophesy" Action and reaction have a natural connection and a normal relation to each other. In all departments of being they meet and answer, as face answers to face in a glass. The rebound is as the blow, the conviction as the argument, the response as the appeal. The mention of what God had done for Israel brings up the question—How had Israel been affected by it all?... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Amos 2:12

But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink - Literally, “and,” (this, on their part, was the consequence of what God did for them) “ye caused the Nazarites to drink wine.” God appointed; Israel strove to undo His appointment. God “raised up Nazarites,” as a testimony to them; they sought to make His servants break their vow, in order to rid themselves of that testimony. Their pains to destroy it, is a strong proof of its power. The world is mad against true religion, because it feels itself... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Amos 2:11-12

Amos 2:11-12. I raised up your sons for prophets Such were Moses, Joshua, Samuel, and many others; and of your young men for Nazarites Who, by devoting themselves to my service in a peculiar manner, and by observing peculiar rites, were an honour to you. But ye gave the Nazarites wine Ye tempted the Nazarites to violate their vow and contemn God’s law, persuading them to drink wine; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not You bid the prophets hold their peace, and not speak... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Amos 2:9-16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Amos 2:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 2:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 2:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 2:6-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 2:9-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 2:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 2:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Amos 2:12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Amos 2:11-12

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