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A Message of Divine Authority
Commentators emphasize that Amos deliberately uses the grand titles "Lord Jehovah, the God of hosts." This was not merely stylistic; it was a powerful reminder to Israel that the coming judgment was decreed by the supreme, all-powerful ruler of the universe, not just a local deity or a human prophet. This underscores the absolute seriousness and certainty of the message.
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Albert Barnes
On Amos 3:13
18th Century
Theologian
Hear you and testify you in—(Rather to or against) the house of Israel; first “hear” yourselves, then “testify,” that is, solemnly “protest,…
Charles Ellicott
On Amos 3:13
19th Century
Bishop
Hear ye. —Addressed to the foreign nations Egypt and Philistia referred to in Amos 3:9.
John Calvin
On Amos 3:13–14
16th Century
Theologian
Amos, I have no doubt, added this passage to show that the superstitions in which he knew the Israelites falsely trusted would be so far from helpi…
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John Gill
On Amos 3:13
17th Century
Pastor
Hear you, and testify in the house of Jacob The prophets and priests, whose business it was to speak to the people from t…
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 …