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For in the day that I shall visit the transgressions of Israel on him, I will also visit the altars of Bethel; and the horns of the altar shall be cut off, and fall to the ground.
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Religion Can't Cover Sin
Commentators explain that Israel mistakenly believed their religious rituals at Bethel could cover their social sins like oppression and injustice. God makes it clear He will judge both their corrupt worship and their immoral actions, showing that religious activity is offensive when not paired with a righteous life.
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Amos
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In the day that I shall visit the transgression of Israel upon him, I will also visit (upon) the altars of Bethel - Israel then hoped that i…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That in the day that I shall visit the transgressions of Israel upon him The three or four mentioned in the preceding cha…
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