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you who rejoice in a thing of nothing, who say, Haven`t we taken to us horns by our own strength?
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"Our Strength" or God's Gift?
The "horns" Israel boasted of were a symbol of strength and victory. Commentators note this was likely a reference to a blessing God had given their ancestors (Deuteronomy 33:17). Their sin was taking this symbol of God's power and claiming they had achieved it "by our own strength." They credited their military success and security to themselves, forgetting the Giver of all good gifts. This serves as a timeless warning against spiritual pride and self-reliance.
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Amos
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Who rejoice - (Literally, “the rejoicers!” Amos, as is his custom, speaks of them with contempt and wonder at their folly, “the rejoicers!” …
19th Century
Anglican
A thing of nothing refers to the calf-worship, the idol that Israel is glorying and trusting in, the idolatrous travesty of the Et…
16th Century
Protestant
This verse will seem better connected with the last, if we bear in mind the view to which I have referred, for the Prophet inveighs again against t…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
You who rejoice in a thing of nought In their wealth and riches, which are things that are not, because of the uncer…
How dreadful, how miserable, is the case of those whose eternal ruin the Lord himself has sworn; for he can execute his purpose, and none can alter…