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For, behold, he who forms the mountains, and creates the wind, and declares to man what is his thought; that makes the morning darkness, and treads on the high places of the Earth Yahweh, the God of hosts, is his name.
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The Awesome God You Meet
This verse is a powerful hymn describing the God you are called to meet. Commentators explain that He is not just a distant creator but is actively powerful over everything—from the grandest mountains to the invisible wind. He controls the course of events, turning morning to darkness, and humbles all who exalt themselves. This majestic description is meant to inspire awe and reverence for 'Jehovah, the God of hosts.'
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Amos
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For lo, He that formeth the mountains - Their God whom they worshiped was only nature. Amos tells them who “their God” is, whom the…
19th Century
Anglican
God of hosts.— The Lord whom they have to meet is no mere national deity, but the supreme Creator.
Creates the wind…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For, lo, he that formeth the mountains These words are a description of the glorious Person, "your God" and Saviour,…
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…
