VISION OF A BASKET OF SUMMER FRUIT SYMBOLICAL OF ISRAEL'S END. RESUMING THE SERIES OF SYMBOLS INTERRUPTED BY AMAZIAH, AMOS ADDS A FOURTH. THE AVARICE OF THE OPPRESSORS OF THE POOR: THE OVERTHROW OF THE NATION: THE WIS…
1Así me ha mostrado Jehová el Señor: He aquí un canastillo de fruta de verano.
2Y dijo: ¿Qué ves, Amós? Y respondí: Un canastillo de fruta de verano. Y me dijo Jehová: Ha venido el fin sobre mi pueblo Israel; no lo toleraré más.
3Y los cantores del templo gemirán en aquel día, dice Jehová el Señor; muchos serán los cuerpos muertos; en todo lugar los echarán fuera en silencio.
4Oíd esto, los que explotáis a los menesterosos, y arruináis a los pobres de la tierra,
5diciendo: ¿Cuándo pasará el mes, y venderemos el trigo; y la semana, y abriremos los graneros del pan, y achicaremos la medida, y subiremos el precio, y falsearemos con engaño la balanza,
6para comprar los pobres por dinero, y los necesitados por un par de zapatos, y venderemos los desechos del trigo?
7Jehová juró por la gloria de Jacob: No me olvidaré jamás de todas sus obras.
8¿No se estremecerá la tierra sobre esto? ¿No llorará todo habitante de ella? Subirá toda, como un río, y crecerá y mermará como el río de Egipto.
9Acontecerá en aquel día, dice Jehová el Señor, que haré que se ponga el sol a mediodía, y cubriré de tinieblas la tierra en el día claro.
10Y cambiaré vuestras fiestas en lloro, y todos vuestros cantares en lamentaciones; y haré poner cilicio sobre todo lomo, y que se rape toda cabeza; y la volveré como en llanto de unigénito, y su postrimería como día amargo.
11He aquí vienen días, dice Jehová el Señor, en los cuales enviaré hambre a la tierra, no hambre de pan, ni sed de agua, sino de oír la palabra de Jehová.
12E irán errantes de mar a mar; desde el norte hasta el oriente discurrirán buscando palabra de Jehová, y no la hallarán.
13En aquel tiempo las doncellas hermosas y los jóvenes desmayarán de sed.
14Los que juran por el pecado de Samaria, y dicen: Por tu Dios, oh Dan, y: Por el camino de Beerseba, caerán, y nunca más se levantarán.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
I
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I. end-- (Eze 7:2, Eze 7:6).
end-- (Eze 7:2, Eze 7:6).
II
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II. songs of . . . temple-- (Amo 5:23). The joyous hymns in the temple of Judah (or rather, in the Be…
songs of . . . temple-- (Amo 5:23). The joyous hymns in the temple of Judah (or rather, in the Beth-el "royal temple," Amo 7:13; for the allusion is to Israel, not Judah, throughout this chapter) shall be changed into "howlings." GROTIUS translates, "palace"; compare Amo 6:5, as to the songs there. But Amo 5:23, and Amo 7:13, favor English Version.
they shall cast them forth with silence--not as the Margin, "be silent." It is an adverb, "silently." There shall be such great slaughter as even to prevent the bodies being buried [CALVIN]. There shall be none of the usual professional mourners (Amo 5:16), but the bodies will be cast out in silence. Perhaps also is meant that terror, both of God (compare Amo 6:10) and of the foe, shall close their lips.
III
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III. Hear--The nobles needed to be urged thus, as hating to hear reproof.
Hear--The nobles needed to be urged thus, as hating to hear reproof.
swallow up the needy--or, "gape after," that is, pant for their goods; so the word is used, Job 7:2, Margin.
to make the poor . . . to fail--"that they (themselves) may be placed alone in the midst of the earth" (Isa 5:8).
IV
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IV. So greedy are they of unjust gain that they cannot spare a single day, however sacred, from pursu…
So greedy are they of unjust gain that they cannot spare a single day, however sacred, from pursuing it. They are strangers to God and enemies to themselves, who love market days better than sabbath days; and they who have lost piety will not long keep honesty. The new-2moons (Num 10:10) and sabbaths were to be kept without working or trading (Neh 10:31).
set forth wheat--literally, "open out" stores of wheat for sale.
ephah--containing three seahs, or above three pecks.
making . . . small--making it below the just weight to purchasers.
shekel great--taking from purchasers a greater weight of money than was due. Shekels used to be weighed out in payments (Gen 23:16). Thus they committed a double fraud against the law (Deu 25:13-14).
V
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V. buy . . . poor for silver . . . pair of shoes--that is, that we may compel the needy for money, o…
buy . . . poor for silver . . . pair of shoes--that is, that we may compel the needy for money, or any other thing of however little worth, to sell themselves to us as bondmen, in defiance of Lev 25:39; the very thing which brings down God's judgment (Amo 2:6).
sell the refuse of . . . wheat--which contains no nutriment, but which the poor eat at a low price, being unable to pay for flour.
VI
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VI. Lord hath sworn by the excellency of Jacob--that is by Himself, in whom Jacob's seed glory [MAURE…
Lord hath sworn by the excellency of Jacob--that is by Himself, in whom Jacob's seed glory [MAURER]. Rather, by the spiritual privileges of Israel, the adoption as His peculiar people [CALVIN], the temple, and its Shekinah symbol of His presence. Compare Amo 6:8, where it means Jehovah's temple (compare Amo 4:2).
never forget--not pass by without punishing (Amo 8:2; Hos 8:13; Hos 9:9).
VII
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VII. the land . . . rise up wholly as a flood--The land will, as it were, be wholly turned into a floo…
the land . . . rise up wholly as a flood--The land will, as it were, be wholly turned into a flooding river (a flood being the image of overwhelming calamity, Dan 9:26).
cast out and drowned, &c.--swept away and overwhelmed, as the land adjoining the Nile is by it, when flooding (Amo 9:5). The Nile rises generally twenty feet. The waters then "cast out" mire and dirt (Isa 57:20).
VIII
Versículo 9
VIII. "Darkness" made to rise "at noon" is the emblem of great calamities (Jer 15:9; Eze 32:7-10).
"Darkness" made to rise "at noon" is the emblem of great calamities (Jer 15:9; Eze 32:7-10).
IX
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IX. baldness--a sign of mourning (Isa 15:2; Jer 48:37; Eze 7:18).
baldness--a sign of mourning (Isa 15:2; Jer 48:37; Eze 7:18).
I will make it as . . . mourning of an only son--"it," that is, "the earth" (Amo 8:9). I will reduce the land to such a state that there shall be the same occasion for mourning as when parents mourn for an only son (Jer 6:26; Zac 12:10).
X
Versículo 11
X. famine of . . . hearing the words of the Lord--a just retribution on those who now will not hear …
famine of . . . hearing the words of the Lord--a just retribution on those who now will not hear the Lord's prophets, nay even try to drive them away, as Amaziah did (Amo 7:12); they shall look in vain, in their distress, for divine counsel, such as the prophets now offer (Eze 7:26; Mic 3:7). Compare as to the Jews' rejection of Messiah, and their consequent rejection by Him (Mat 21:43); and their desire for Messiah too late (Luk 17:22; Joh 7:34; Joh 8:21). So, the prodigal when he had sojourned awhile in the "far-off country, began to be in want" in the "mighty famine" which arose (Luk 15:14; compare Sa1 3:1; Sa1 7:2). It is remarkable that the Jews' religion is almost the only one that could be abolished against the will of the people themselves, on account of its being dependent on a particular place, namely, the temple. When that was destroyed, the Mosaic ritual, which could not exist without it, necessarily ceased. Providence designed it, that, as the law gave way to the Gospel, so all men should perceive it was so, in spite of the Jews' obstinate rejection of the Gospel.
XI
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XI. they shall wander from sea to sea--that is, from the Dead Sea to the Mediterranean, from east to …
they shall wander from sea to sea--that is, from the Dead Sea to the Mediterranean, from east to west.
from . . . north . . . to . . . east--where we might expect "from north to south." But so alienated was Israel from Judah, that no Israelite even then would think of repairing southward, that is, to Jerusalem for religious information. The circuit is traced as in Num 34:3, &c., except that the south is omitted. Their "seeking the word of the Lord" would not be from a sincere desire to obey God, but under the pressure of punishment.
XII
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XII. faint for thirst--namely, thirst for hearing the words of the Lord, being destitute of all other …
faint for thirst--namely, thirst for hearing the words of the Lord, being destitute of all other comfort. If even the young and strong faint, how much more the infirm (Isa 40:30-31)!
XIII
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XIII. swear by the sin of Samaria--namely, the calves (Deu 9:21; Hos 4:15). "Swear by" means to worship…
swear by the sin of Samaria--namely, the calves (Deu 9:21; Hos 4:15). "Swear by" means to worship (Psa 63:11).
The manner--that is, as "the way" is used (Psa 139:24; Act 9:2), the mode of worship.
Thy god, O Dan--the other golden calf at Dan (Kg1 22:26-30).
liveth . . . liveth--rather, "May thy god . . . live . . . may the manner . . . live." Or, "As (surely as) thy god, O Dan, liveth." This is their formula when they swear; not "May Jehovah live!" or, "As Jehovah liveth!"
Next: Amos Chapter 9
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Amos — Capítulo 8
VISION OF A BASKET OF SUMMER FRUIT SYMBOLICAL OF ISRAEL'S END. RESUMING THE SERIES OF SYMBOLS INTERRUPTED BY AMAZIAH, AMOS ADDS A FOURTH. THE AVARICE OF THE OPPRESSORS OF THE POOR: THE OVERTHROW OF THE NATION: THE WIS…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Así me ha mostrado Jehová el Señor: He aquí un canastillo de fruta de verano.
2Y dijo: ¿Qué ves, Amós? Y respondí: Un canastillo de fruta de verano. Y me dijo Jehová: Ha venido el fin sobre mi pueblo Israel; no lo toleraré más.
3Y los cantores del templo gemirán en aquel día, dice Jehová el Señor; muchos serán los cuerpos muertos; en todo lugar los echarán fuera en silencio.
4Oíd esto, los que explotáis a los menesterosos, y arruináis a los pobres de la tierra,
5diciendo: ¿Cuándo pasará el mes, y venderemos el trigo; y la semana, y abriremos los graneros del pan, y achicaremos la medida, y subiremos el precio, y falsearemos con engaño la balanza,
6para comprar los pobres por dinero, y los necesitados por un par de zapatos, y venderemos los desechos del trigo?
7Jehová juró por la gloria de Jacob: No me olvidaré jamás de todas sus obras.
8¿No se estremecerá la tierra sobre esto? ¿No llorará todo habitante de ella? Subirá toda, como un río, y crecerá y mermará como el río de Egipto.
9Acontecerá en aquel día, dice Jehová el Señor, que haré que se ponga el sol a mediodía, y cubriré de tinieblas la tierra en el día claro.
10Y cambiaré vuestras fiestas en lloro, y todos vuestros cantares en lamentaciones; y haré poner cilicio sobre todo lomo, y que se rape toda cabeza; y la volveré como en llanto de unigénito, y su postrimería como día amargo.
11He aquí vienen días, dice Jehová el Señor, en los cuales enviaré hambre a la tierra, no hambre de pan, ni sed de agua, sino de oír la palabra de Jehová.
12E irán errantes de mar a mar; desde el norte hasta el oriente discurrirán buscando palabra de Jehová, y no la hallarán.
13En aquel tiempo las doncellas hermosas y los jóvenes desmayarán de sed.
14Los que juran por el pecado de Samaria, y dicen: Por tu Dios, oh Dan, y: Por el camino de Beerseba, caerán, y nunca más se levantarán.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
Versículo 2
I. end-- (Eze 7:2, Eze 7:6).
Versículo 3
II. songs of . . . temple-- (Amo 5:23). The joyous hymns in the temple of Judah (or rather, in the Be…
Versículo 4
III. Hear--The nobles needed to be urged thus, as hating to hear reproof.
Versículo 5
IV. So greedy are they of unjust gain that they cannot spare a single day, however sacred, from pursu…
Versículo 6
V. buy . . . poor for silver . . . pair of shoes--that is, that we may compel the needy for money, o…
Versículo 7
VI. Lord hath sworn by the excellency of Jacob--that is by Himself, in whom Jacob's seed glory [MAURE…
Versículo 8
VII. the land . . . rise up wholly as a flood--The land will, as it were, be wholly turned into a floo…
Versículo 9
VIII. "Darkness" made to rise "at noon" is the emblem of great calamities (Jer 15:9; Eze 32:7-10).
Versículo 10
IX. baldness--a sign of mourning (Isa 15:2; Jer 48:37; Eze 7:18).
Versículo 11
X. famine of . . . hearing the words of the Lord--a just retribution on those who now will not hear …
Versículo 12
XI. they shall wander from sea to sea--that is, from the Dead Sea to the Mediterranean, from east to …
Versículo 13
XII. faint for thirst--namely, thirst for hearing the words of the Lord, being destitute of all other …
Versículo 14
XIII. swear by the sin of Samaria--namely, the calves (Deu 9:21; Hos 4:15). "Swear by" means to worship…