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and Yahweh took me from following the flock, and Yahweh said to me, Go, prophesy to my people Israel.
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The Authority of a Divine Call
Commentators highlight that Amos's authority came directly from God, not from a formal prophetic school. John Calvin argues this 'extraordinary call' from a simple shepherd's life actually gave him more credibility, proving his message was divinely initiated and not a human career choice. God often chooses the unexpected to accomplish His will.
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19th Century
Anglican
Followed the flock.— There is no hint of any lack of education or refinement (see Introduction) through the exclu…
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet Amos first pleads for himself that he was not at liberty to obey the counsel of Amaziah, because he could not renounce a calling to whi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the Lord took me as I followed the flock Or "from behind" it F21 ; a description of a shepherd, such …
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Presbyterian
It is nothing new for the accusers of fellow believers to misrepresent them as enemies to the king and kingdom, as traitors to their prince, and tr…
