Hasel 1991, 26 noted that in the three decades from the 1960s through the 1980s, sixty different commentaries on amos. Secondly, the constant succession of day and night is under his direction, and is kept up by his power and providence. For three transgressions of moab, and for four, i will not turn away. The first verse of this book identifies the author as amos, who was among the herdsmen of tekoa 1. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutices bible interpretation. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of. Book one also includes commentary on special haftarah selections for rosh chodesh and the days of channukah.
But the same divine spirit influenced isaiah and daniel in the court, and amos in the sheepfolds, giving to each the powers and eloquence needful for them. Prophet amos, gods message and judgments, false worship, israel, hate bad, love good, jehovahs day. An sdf must be requested from the registrars office in the students college of. He clearly stated that assuming the office of a prophet was not even in his wildest dreams.
The visions of amos gods warnings locusts, fire, a plumb line, and ripe fruit dakota community church may 23, 2010 amos 7 as we wrap up the final three chapters of the book of amos which in all. Amos chapter five commentary by ron beckham audio bible study amos 5. Amos was a shepherd in a region called tekoa, about six miles south of bethlehem. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament.
Their exercise of the prophetic office was service. Commentary by ron beckham audio bible study amos 7. But let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like. Study guide for amos 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. Amos 6 nrsv complacent selfindulgence will be bible gateway. Apr 02, 2020 book of amos, the third of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in one book under the jewish canon titled the twelve.
And behold, the spring crop was after the kings mowing. The books of 1 and 2 kings or 1 and 2 chronicles do not mention this prophet, and he should not be confused with amoz, the father of isaiah the prophet. For three transgressions of moab, and for four, i will not turn away its punishment, because he burned the bones of the king of edom to lime. Amos 1, new international version niv the bible app. This book of the prophet amos is the only mention we have of this man in the old testament. Amos with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Amos 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, spanning 23 volumes, covered the entire bible with verse by verse exposition. Throughout the text, amos voices prophetic rage against the injustices of the day. However, in spite of its small size, it has been the object of intense study. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. The book of amos was likely written between 760 and 753 b.
This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. Buy what the bible teaches daniel hosea joel amos obadiah jonah ritchie old testament commentaries book online at best prices in india. Watch our overview video on the book of amos, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. This summary of the book of amos provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of amos. The message of amos, one of the minor prophets of the old testament, is somewhat different from that of the rest of the prophets, and has been singled out as unique. Amos 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. In sum, amos is well worth studying either in his own right or as an introduction to prophetic writings in general. The first two chapters form the introduction to the whole book. In this commentary on the book of amos, daniel carroll combines a detailed reading of the hebrew text with attention to its historical background and current relevance. Amos is a shepherd and a fruit picker from the judean village of tekoa when god calls him, even though he lacks an education or a priestly background.
Study guide for amos 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and the second in the greek septuagint tradition. Thus the lord god showed me, and behold, there was a basket of summer fruit. The book of obadiah tells the story of two nations, the nation of israel and the nation of edom, the country to the south of israel that is now usually referred to as the negev or negeb.
Holy calling v 15 amos testified that, as he had been about his duties, god had commissioned him to prophesy to israel. Buy what the bible teaches daniel hosea joel amos obadiah. This book is an excellent aid to ones study of the prophet. He prophesied in israel at the great cult center of bethel, from which he was finally expelled by the priest in charge of this royal sanctuary 7. Amos message mainly concerns the northern kingdom of israel but judah the southern kingdom is mentioned as well and also the neighbouring nations of israel their enemies. Commentary on the book of amos by matthew henry old. Contains messianic jewish commentary on the haftarah portions for genesis includes readings from isaiah, ezekiel, malachi, hosea, amos, obadiah, and kings. Thus the lord god showed me, and behold, he was forming a locustswarm when the spring crop began to sprout. But i will send a fire upon moab, and it shall devour the palaces of. What makes this volume unique is its special attention to amos s literary features and what they reveal about the book.
Well thought out and well organized commentary on the book of amos. John ritenbaugh warns us that the book of amos is specifically addressed to us the end time church the israel of god the ones who have actually made the new covenant with god. Amos amos is not a large book, only nine chapters consisting of 146 verses and 2,042 words. Amos commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. May 27, 2014 the book of amos is a prophetic book of the hebrew bible, one of the twelve minor prophets. Through this ancient land of edom the israelites marched as they came into the land of israel out of the captivity and slavery of egypt. It is assumed throughout that the readers have read, preferably at one sitting, the entire book of amos and that the text of amos is opened before. Study the bible online using commentary on amos 1 and more. Judgments against the syrians, philistines, tyrians, edomites, and ammonites. Read amos commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
Shepherds in that region had to make extensive trips to feed their flocks. Complacent selfindulgence will be punished alas for those who are at ease in zion, and for those who feel secure on mount samaria, the notables of the first of the nations, to whom the house of israel resorts. That they are charged in general with three transgressions, and with four, that is, with many transgressions as by one or two we mean. Amos was a sheepbreeder of tekoa in judah, who delivered his oracles in the northern kingdom during the prosperous reign of. Without doubt, amos meant material fire coming against material walls and palaces, but the bible also uses fire in a spiritual way, to describe the purifying work of god in the believer. The books of 1 and 2 kings or 1 and 2 chronicles do not mention this prophet, and he should not be confused with amoz, the father of isaiah the prophet isaiah 1. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of amos. Book of amos overview insight for living ministries. The book of amos new international commentary on the old. The words of amos, one of the shepherds of tekoathe vision he saw concerning israel two years before the earthquake, when uzziah was king of judah.
The prophet amos lived among a group of shepherds in tekoa, a small town approximately ten miles south of jerusalem. A commentary the old testament library jeremias, jorg on. The persons concerned in the prophecy of this book. Amos introduction united states conference of catholic bishops. Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah, was active c. The book of amos is a stinging rebuke of a nation that has rejected and forgotten god.
It is a stirring warning to all of the dangers of apostasy, rebellion and complacency. It also should be a good concise bible study aid to the layman or sunday school teacher who desires to teach from the prophet without getting bogged down in lengthy commentary. Commentary for amos 1 amos was a herdsman, and engaged in agriculture. Book of amos, the third of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in one book under the jewish canon titled the twelve. Title as with each of the minor prophets, the title comes from the name of the prophet to whom god gave his message 1. Amos 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of amos in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Top 5 commentaries on the book of amos ligonier ministries.
Amos 1 niv the words of amos, one of the shepherds bible. Holman old testament commentary hosea, joel, amos, obadiah, jonah, micah. Sep 09, 2015 this book certainly has many applications and warnings for the people of god today. Thy wife shall be an harlot in the city, and thy sons and thy daughters shall fall by the sword, and thy land shall be divided by line. He speaks and acts with such grace and beauty there is clarity in all that he says. The indictment drawn up against them all is thus far the same, 1. Jeremias has been publishing the results of his research on amos. You can find the best commentary on amos for you using the tools on the right side. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Amos 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Study the bible online using commentary on amos and more. Though amos himself is not ashamed to own that he was a herdsman, yet others ought not to upbraid him with it nor think the worse of him for it.
Hear this word which i take up for you as a dirge, o house of israel. The prophet amos ministered during the overlapping reigns of jeroboam ii in israel 793753 and uzziah in judah 792740. And we must never forget that amos is speaking to us, the church of god, the israel of god. The entire book is given to denouncing the excesses of eighthcentury b. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of. Mathew bartlett and derek williams skillfully bring out the historical background, the meaning, and the applications in the prophecy of amos. In the book of amos, we find two uses amos performed. Having made the covenant, we must remember that 1 privilege brings peril. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. Commentaries describe the area as somewhat rugged, rocky, and with sparse grazing fields.
This book as been a helpful aid in my preparation of sermons in amos. Recorded at the bible lessons international studio. The holy bible book 30 amos kjv dramatized audio duration. Amos 5, new international version niv the bible app. Amos bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. Amos commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Because they have rejected the law of the lord and have not kept his decrees. The book of amos is the third in the hebrew canon known as the twelve minor prophets. With each verse, commentary is provided to help the reader understand and apply the text.
Amos commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Betts commentary will be ready at hand when i prepare to teach from the prophet amos. Amos, a judaean prophet from the village of tekoa, was active in the northern kingdom of israel during the reign of jeroboam ii c. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. For three sins of judah, even for four, i will not turn back my wrath. One in a series of twenty old testament versebyverse commentary books.
Humble circumstances v 14 amos described himself as a herdman and gatherer of sycomore fruit. The lord god is constantly communicating with us all, but only some are willing to see and hear. An ordinary man with an extraordinary message focus on. Read amos 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Amos made clear in his writings that he did not come from a family of prophets, nor did he even consider himself one. The book of amos kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 30 duration.