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The Sin of Exploitation
Commentators explain that the sin condemned here is the active, systemic oppression of the poor by the powerful. This included 'trampling' on them and taking 'burdens of wheat'—extorting their very means of survival, perhaps disguised as 'gifts' or legal fees. John Calvin describes this as robbing the poor of their food and drawing blood from their veins, a stark warning against any wealth-building that exploits the vulnerable.
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Albert Barnes
On Amos 5:11
18th Century
Theologian
Since therefore (as they rejected reproof, he pronounces the sentence of God upon them), as your treading is upon the poor. This ex…
Charles Ellicott
On Amos 5:11
19th Century
Bishop
Burdens of wheat: That is, you take gifts of sifted grain as a contribution to your own luxury—gifts which the poor man w…
Charles Spurgeon
On Amos 5:11
19th Century
Preacher
God has often shown how He can overthrow those who oppress the poor.
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John Calvin
On Amos 5:11
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet here declares that though the judges enriched themselves by plunder, God would not allow them to enjoy their booty, but would deprive t…
John Gill
On Amos 5:11
17th Century
Pastor
Forasmuch therefore as your treading [is] upon the poor
This seems to be spoken to the princes, judges, and civil ma…
Matthew Henry
On Amos 5:7–17
17th Century
Minister
The same almighty power can, for repenting sinners, easily turn affliction and sorrow into prosperity and joy, and as easily turn the prosperity of…