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An Unbreakable Holy Oath
Commentators emphasize that God swears by His own holiness, His very nature, to guarantee the coming judgment. Albert Barnes notes the profound irony: God pledges the same holiness that the people had profaned to ensure their punishment. This divine oath makes the prophecy absolutely certain and underscores the extreme gravity of their sins.
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Amos
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Albert Barnes
On Amos 4:2
18th Century
Theologian
The Lord God has sworn by His holiness - They had sinned to profane His “Holy Name” (see the note at Amos 2:7). God swears by that …
Charles Ellicott
On Amos 4:2
19th Century
Bishop
Fishhooks. —Descriptive of the suddenness and irresistible character of the seizure, by which, as a punishment for their wanton se…
John Calvin
On Amos 4:2
16th Century
Theologian
Here Amos declares what sort of punishment awaited those fat cattle, who, being well-fed, despised God and were sluggish in their fatness. He there…
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John Gill
On Amos 4:2
17th Century
Pastor
The Lord God has sworn by his holiness
That is, by himself, holiness being his nature, and an essential attribute of…
Matthew Henry
On Amos 4:1–5
17th Century
Minister
What is gained by extortion is commonly used to provide for the flesh and to fulfill its lusts. What is gained by oppression cannot be enjoyed with…