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An Unbreakable, Divine Oath
Commentators unanimously highlight the seriousness of God swearing an oath "by himself." Because there is no higher authority, God stakes His own eternal being on the certainty of this judgment. Scholars like Calvin and Barnes explain this is God using human terms to communicate that His decision is absolutely final and unchangeable. This isn't a casual threat, but a sealed verdict.
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Amos
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Albert Barnes
On Amos 6:8
18th Century
Theologian
The Lord God - He who alone is and who alone has power, “has sworn by Himself,” literally, “by His soul,” as our “self” comes from the same …
Charles Ellicott
On Amos 6:8
19th Century
Bishop
By himself.—Literally, by His soul. Jehovah swears by His life or soul because He could swear by no greater—the eternal “…
Charles Spurgeon
On Amos 6:8
19th Century
Preacher
The next chapter shows that even when God was very angry with the wicked, there was still wonderful power in prayer.
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John Calvin
On Amos 6:8
16th Century
Theologian
God here declares that He would not cease, because He had until now bestowed many benefits upon His people; for He had now changed His purpose, so …
John Gill
On Amos 6:8
17th Century
Pastor
The Lord God has sworn by himself. Because he could swear by no greater (Hebrews 6:13), which shows the impor…
Matthew Henry
On Amos 6:8–14
17th Century
Minister
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…