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A Just Reversal
Commentators agree that the punishment is a direct and just reversal of Israel's sins. Because they filled their palaces with the spoils of oppression and robbery, God declares that their palaces will be plundered. As John Gill notes, this is a "just retaliation." God's judgment is not arbitrary but precisely fits the nature of the transgression.
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Amos
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Albert Barnes
On Amos 3:11
18th Century
Theologian
Therefore thus saith the Lord God - There was no human redress. The oppressor was mighty, but mightier the Avenger of the poor. Man…
Charles Ellicott
On Amos 3:11
19th Century
Bishop
An adversary.— This rendering is preferable to “affliction” (Chaldean, Syriac). It is the subject of the following verb “bring dow…
John Calvin
On Amos 3:11–12
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet here announces the punishment God would inflict on the Israelites. An enemy, he says, and indeed one around you, and …
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John Gill
On Amos 3:11
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore thus says the Lord God
Because of these tumults and riots, oppression and injustice, violence and robber…
Matthew Henry
On Amos 3:9–15
17th Century
Minister
That power which is an instrument of unrighteousness will justly be brought down and broken. What is obtained and kept wrongfully will not be kept …