阿摩司书 5:14-15 CUNPSS

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Amos 5:4-15

This is a message from God to the house of Israel, in which, I. They are told of their faults, that they might see what occasion there was for them to repent and reform, and that, when they were called to return, they might not need to ask, Wherein shall we return? 1. God tells them, in general (Amos 5:12), ?I know your manifold transgressions, and your mighty sins; and you shall be made to know them too.? In our penitent reflections upon our sins we must consider, as God does in his judicial... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Amos 5:14

Seek good, and not evil ,.... Seek not unto, or after, evil persons and evil things; not the company and conversation of evil men, which is infectious and dangerous; nor anything that is evil, or has the appearance of it, especially the evil of evils, sin; which is hateful to God, contrary to his nature and will; is evil in its own nature, and bad in its consequences, and therefore not to be sought, but shunned and avoided; but seek that which is good, persons and things: seek the "summum... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Amos 5:15

Hate the evil, and love the good ,.... Evil is not only not to be sought, but to be hated, especially the evil of sin, because of its evil nature, and pernicious effects and consequences; and, if it was for no other reason but because it is hateful and abominable unto God, therefore they that love him should hate evil, even with a perfect hatred; as all good men do, though it is present with them, and cleaves unto them, and they do it, Psalm 97:10 ; and "good" is to be loved for its... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 5:14

Seek good, and not evil - Is there a greater mystery in the world, than that a mall, instead of seeking good, will seek evil, knowing that it is evil? And so the Lord - As God is the Fountain of good, so they who seek the supreme good seek him: and they who seek shall find him; For the Lord, the God of hosts, shall be with him. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 5:15

Hate the evil, and love the good - What ruins you, avoid; what helps you, cleave to. And as a proof that you take this advice, purify the seats of justice, and then expect God to be gracious to the remnant of Joseph - to the posterity of the ten tribes. read more

John Calvin

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

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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Amos 5:4-15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Amos 5:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Amos 5:15

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 5:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 5:15

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

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 5:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 5:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 5:14-15

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