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God's Solemn, Ironic Oath
Commentators explain that when God "swears by the excellency of Jacob," He is not swearing by Israel's sinful pride. Rather, He swears by His own divine self and the special covenant status He bestowed upon them. As John Calvin notes, this makes the oath a powerful rebuke of their ingratitude. God is essentially saying, "I swear by the very blessings I gave you that I will now punish you for profaning them."
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Albert Barnes
On Amos 8:7
18th Century
Theologian
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Charles Ellicott
On Amos 8:7
19th Century
Bishop
Excellency of Jacob.— In the previous use of this remarkable expression (Amos 6:8), Jehovah is said to abhor it, but h…
John Calvin
On Amos 8:7
16th Century
Theologian
God, having made known the vices of the rich, now shows that He would be their judge and avenger. For if they were only reproved, they would not ha…
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John Gill
On Amos 8:7
17th Century
Pastor
The Lord has sworn by the excellency of Jacob
Not by the ark, as R. Japhet; nor by the temple, as Kimchi; but by him…
Matthew Henry
On Amos 8:4–10
17th Century
Minister
The rich and powerful of the land were the most guilty of oppression, as well as the foremost in idolatry. They were weary of the restraints of the…