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God and 'Evil' Explained
Commentators unanimously clarify that the 'evil' God brings upon a city is not sin (moral evil) but calamity or judgment (the evil of affliction). As Augustine stated, 'Evil which is sin the Lord has not done, evil which is punishment for evil the Lord brings.' This verse teaches that God uses hardship as a consequence for sin, not that He is the author of sin itself.
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Amos
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Albert Barnes
On Amos 3:6
18th Century
Theologian
Is there evil in the city and the Lord has not done it? - Evil is of two sorts, evil of sin, and evil of punishment. There is no ot…
Charles Ellicott
On Amos 3:6–7
19th Century
Bishop
Surely the Lord ...—In this, and the preceding verse, the future tense should be replaced by a present. Render does nothing,
John Calvin
On Amos 3:3–8
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet here gathers comparisons, which may, however, be reduced to five specific points:
- He shows that he did not speak empty wor…
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John Gill
On Amos 3:6
17th Century
Pastor
Shall a trumpet be blown in the city Meaning not any trumpet blown, as the silver trumpet for the gathering of the people…
Matthew Henry
On Amos 3:1–8
17th Century
Minister
The distinguishing favors of God to us, if they do not restrain from sin, will not exempt from punishment. They could not expect communion with God…