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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Amos 6:1-7

The first words of the chapter are the contents of these verses; but they sound very strangely, and contrary to the sentiments of a vain world: Woe to those that are at ease! We are ready to say, Happy are those that are at ease, that neither feel any trouble nor fear any, that lie soft and warm, and lay nothing to heart; and wise we think are those that do so, that bathe themselves in the delights of sense and care not how the world goes. Those are looked upon as doing well for themselves... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Amos 6:5

That chant to the sound of the viol ,.... Or psaltery; an instrument of twelve cords, and that gave twelve sounds, as Josephus F24 Antiqu. l. 7. c. 19. sect. 3. says, being stricken with the fingers; and to these sounds these men chanted or quivered, made like sounds with their voice, which they raised higher or lower, according to the sound of the instrument: they "particularized", as the word signifies F25 הפורטים "particularizantes", Montanus; "qui particularia habent... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 6:5

And invent to themselves instruments of music, like David - See the note on 1 Chronicles 23:5 ; and see especially the note on 2 Chronicles 29:25 ; (note). I believe that David was not authorized by the Lord to introduce that multitude of musical instruments into the Divine worship of which we read, and I am satisfied that his conduct in this respect is most solemnly reprehended by this prophet; and I farther believe that the use of such instruments of music, in the Christian Church, is... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 6:5

Verse 5 The word פרט, pereth, means to divide; so some explain it, and derive it from the clusters which remain after the vintage, because there are not then thick grapes, but a cluster here and there, and a great distance between: hence they think that the participle הפורטים, epurethim, is to be taken here metaphorically as meaning to divide by marks, as music has its various notes; for except there be a distinct variety in singing, the sound would be confused, and would produce no pleasing... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 6:1-6

With a second woe the prophet denounces the chiefs of the whole nation, who were quite satisfied with the present state of things, and, revelling in luxury, feared no coming judgment. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 6:1-6

Woeful ease. "Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, which are named chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel came!" etc. "This chapter embraces the character and punishment of the whole Hebrew nation. The inhabitants of the two capitals are directly addressed in the language of denunciation, and charged to take warning from the fate of other nations ( Amos 6:1 , Amos 6:2 ). Their carnal security, injustice, self-indulgence, sensuality,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 6:1-7

Wantonness the way to woe. God's thoughts are not as ours. He sees things all round; we see but one side of them. He sees the inner reality of things; we see but their outward semblance. He sees the tendency and ultimate result of things; we but guess their probable tendency, knowing nothing of distant results whatever. Hence, in their estimates of life and of good, "the wisdom of men is foolishness with God." The passage before us is an illustration of this The conditions of being... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 6:4-7

The sin of dissolute life. A herdsman and gatherer of wild figs like Amos, brought into contact with the nobility and the courtiers of a wealthy and luxurious city like Samaria, was likely enough to be shocked and scandalized. The judgments he formed were naturally severe, but they were not unjust or passionate. His language remains a merited and everlasting rebuke to those in high station who live for their own gratification and indulgence. I. A LUXURIOUS AND DISSOLUTE LIFE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 6:4-7

Carnal indulgence. "That lie upon beds of ivory, and stretch themselves upon their couches, and eat the lambs out of the flock, and the calves out of the midst of the stall," etc. Here is a sketch of the way in which these leading men of the chief nations luxuriated in carnal pleasures and sensual indulgences. Observe two things. I. THE MORAL TORPOR OF CARNAL INDULGENCE . Observe two things. 1 . These people wrought entirely for the senses. See how they slept! They... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 6:5

That chant. The word parat ( ἅπαξ λεγόμενον ) means rather "to prattle," "to sing idle songs," as the Revised Version translates it. The reading of the Septuagint varies between ἐπικρατοῦντες . "excelling," and ἐπικροτοῦντες , the latter of which words might mean "applauding." Viol (see note on Amos 5:23 ). Invent to themselves instruments of music, like David. As David devised stringed instruments and modes of singing to do honour to God and for the service of his... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Amos 6:1-7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Amos 6:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 6:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 6:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 6:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 6:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 6:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 6:4-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 6:4-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 6:5

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