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For, lo, he that formeth the mountains, and createth the wind, and declareth unto man what is his thought; that maketh the morning darkness, and treadeth upon the high places of the Earth-jehovah, the God of hosts, is his name.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For lo, He that formeth the mountains - Their God whom they worshiped was only nature. Amos tells them who “their God” is, whom the…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

God of hosts.— The Lord whom they have to meet is no mere national deity, but the supreme Creator.

Creates the wind…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Amos here declares, in the person of God, that the people hoped in vain for pardon, or for a modification, an abatement, or an end to their punishm…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For, lo, he that formeth the mountains
These words are a description of the glorious Person, "your God" and Saviour,…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

See the folly of carnal hearts; they wander from one creature to another, seeking for something to satisfy, and labor for that which does not satis…

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