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Joy Turned to Sorrow
Commentators note the tragic irony in this verse. Vineyards, which were symbols of joy, celebration, and the blessing of the harvest, will become places of wailing. This powerful image shows how unrepentant sin can cause God to turn the very sources of a nation's prosperity and gladness into scenes of profound sorrow.
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Amos
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Albert Barnes
On Amos 5:17
18th Century
Theologian
And in all vineyards will be wailing – All joy would be turned into sorrow. Where previously was the vintage-shout in thankfulness …
Charles Spurgeon
On Amos 5:12–17
19th Century
Preacher
National sins bring down national judgments; and when God grows angry against the people, he makes the places of their feasting, the vineyards wher…
John Calvin
On Amos 5:17
16th Century
Theologian
A reason is now added why the whole country would be filled with lamentation and mourning: for the Lord would pass through the whole land. Surely, …
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John Gill
On Amos 5:17
17th Century
Pastor
And in all vineyards [shall be] wailing
The vines being destroyed, and no grapes to be gathered, and put into the pr…
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…