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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

John Gill

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

That drink wine in bowls ,.... Not in small cups or glasses, but in large bowls, that they might drink freely, even to drunkenness; hence we read of the drunkards of Ephraim, or the ten tribes, Isaiah 28:1 ; or "drink in bowls of wine"; which is much to the: same sense. The Targum is, "that drink wine in silver phials;' and anoint themselves with the, chief ointments ; which Jarchi says was balsam, and the best is that which grew about Jericho; this they did not for moderate... 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

Adam Clarke

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

That drink wine in bowls - Perhaps the costliness of the drinking vessels, more than the quantity drank, is that which is here reprehended by the prophet. Drinking vessels of the most costly materials, and of the most exquisite workmanship, are still in use; and as to precious ointments and perfumes among the Jews, we have a proof that the contents of one small box was worth three hundred denarii, at least seven pounds ten shillings sterling. See the case in the Gospel, John 12:5 ; (note),... 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

John Calvin

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

Verse 6 Amos now reproaches the chiefs of both kingdoms for drinking wine in bowls, that is, in vessels either elegantly formed or precious. Some think “silver” to be understood “in vessels of silver:” but there is no need of regarding any thing as understood in the Prophet’s words. The meaning is, that those men were sufficiently convicted of brutish stupidity, inasmuch as they did not forsake their indulgences, when God manifested his terrible vengeance. Since God then did thus what tended to... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 6:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 6:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Amos 6:1-7

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