Amos 5:14,Amos 5:4-6,Amos 5:8

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

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

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

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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Amos 5:14

Seek good and not evil - that is, and “seek not evil.” Amos again takes up his warning, “seek not Bethel; seek the Lord.” Now they not only “did evil,” but they “sought” it diligently; they were diligent in doing it, and so, in bringing it on themselves; they sought it out and the occasions of it. People “cannot seek good without first putting away evil, as it is written, ‘cease to do evil, learn to do well’ Isaiah 1:16-17.” “Ye cannot serve God and Mammon.” He bids them use the same diligence... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Amos 5:14-15

Amos 5:14-15. Seek good, and not evil Give your minds to the practice of true piety and virtue. Do that which is just and good, and endeavour to make others do the same. That ye may live That it may be well with you, your families, and the whole kingdom. And so the Lord God of hosts The eternal, glorious God, who is Lord of all, and can help you, having all the hosts of heaven and earth at his disposal; shall be with you To bless and save you yet, notwithstanding all your former... read more

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

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

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

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

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

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Amos 5:14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Amos 5:14-15

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