Amos 5:9 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ That strengtheneth the spoileda against the strong, so that the spoiled shall come against the fortress. ”

Amos 5:9 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

That strengtheneth the spoiled - (Literally, “spoil” English margin) probably That “maketh devastation to smile on the strong.” . The “smile,” in anger, attests both the extremity of anger, and t...
Amos 5:9 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Impending Punishment. The prophet gives his next few words the form of a dirge ( kî nah , Amos 5:1 ). This ( Amos 5:2 ) is characterised by the peculiar kî nah-metre , consisting of three b...
Amos 5:9 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

strengtheneth the spoiled against the strong . that makes destruction to corns suddenly to flash upon the strong. so that the, &c. and destruction will come upon the fortress.
Amos 5:9 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

The Prophet speaks not now of the ordinary works of God, in which his majesty, inspiring the highest reverence, as well as his dread power, shines forth; but he more closely urges the Israelite...
Amos 5:9 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 1190 GOD’S CONDESCENSION AND GRACE Amos 5:8-9 . The Lord is his name; that strengtheneth the spoiled against the strong, so that the spoiled shall come against the fortress . IN our...
Amos 5:9 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

That strengtheneth the spoiled against the strong, so that the spoiled shall come against the fortress. That strengtheneth the spoiled - Who takes the part of the poor and oppressed against the oppre...
Amos 5:9 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

That strengtheneth the spoiled— Who darteth out destruction upon the mighty, and bringeth devastation upon the fortress. Schultens. We need not be surprised to find Amos, who was only a herdsman,...
Amos 5:9 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

That strengtheneth the spoiled against the strong, so that the spoiled shall come against the fortress. That strengtheneth the spoiled - literally, spoil, or devastation: hence, the person spo...
Amos 5:9 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Third Address 1-6. A lament, a warning, and an invitation. 7, 10-20 . Denunciation of injustice and oppression, with threats of pestilence and judgment. 21-27 . A repudiation of their atte...
Amos 5:9 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

That strengthened. — The rendering should be who causeth desolation to gleam upon the strong (who were priding themselves on their immunity), so that desolation cometh on the stronghold.
Amos 5:9 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2. FOR WORSHIP, JUSTICE Amos 5:1-27 In the next of these groups of oracles Amos continues his attack on the national ritual, and now contrasts it with the service of God in public life-the reli...
Amos 5:9 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

“Prepare to Meet Thy God” Amos 4:12-13 ; Amos 5:1-15 Worse judgments than those mentioned in the previous verses were in store but before they are inflicted, the entire nation is summoned to t...
Amos 5:9 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The third discourse was a description of Jehovah's judgment. This opened with a lamentation for the virgin of Israel, "The virgin of Israel is fallen, she shall no more rise, she is cast down upon he...
Amos 5:9 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

The first verse in this paragraph is a confirmation, if it were needed, of what I advanced in my observations on the former. Seeking the Lord, implies the hope of finding him, and indeed the promise...
Amos 5:9 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

That strengtheneth the spoiled against the strong ,.... Such as have been taken by an enemy, who have been stripped of their armour, and spoiled of all their goods and substance, and have no friends...
Amos 5:9 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

That strengtheneth the spoiled against the strong, so that the spoiled shall come against the fortress. Ver. 9. That strengtheneth the spoiled against the strong ] Victorem a victo superari saepe...
Amos 5:9 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ye who turn judgment to wormwood Or into hemlock, as the word here used is translated, Amos 6:12 . Ye judges and rulers that pervert the law that was designed to protect innocence, and under colou...
Amos 5:9 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

God's Message to Israel; The Aggravated Sins of Israel; Warnings and Exhortations; Exhortations and Encouragements. B. C. 790....
Amos 5:9 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

That strengtheneth the spoiled; you have been exceedingly weakened and spoiled by your enemies; yet return, repent, seek God, for he can renew your strength, that you shall spoil your spoilers who...
Amos 5:9 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

A Lamentation Over Israel ( Amos 5:1-17 ). While speaking powerfully Amos had no joy in what was to happen to Israel, and having pronounced judgment on them, he now laments what must necessarily b...
Amos 5:9 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES . ] Amos 5:7-9 .] God in his omnipotence in contrast with the ungodly people, indicating that he who can destroy should be feared. Wormwood] Justice embittered, corrupted, and m...
Amos 5:9 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Amos 5:4 . For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live: And that it just the message of God to professing Christians now: «Seek ye me.» Get away from your mere...
Amos 5:9 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Amos 5:2 . The virgin of Israel is fallen. Babylon, which had never been stormed by a besieging army, is called a virgin. Isaiah 47:1 . Thus Israel, whose kingdom had never yet been wholly subdue...
Amos 5:9 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Verse 1-ch. 6:14 § 8. Third address : the prophet utters a lamentation over the fall of Israel . ( Amos 6:1-30 .) He calls her to repentance, while he shows wherein she has decli...
Amos 5:9 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Israel's only Safety in Seeking the Lord
Amos 5:9 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Kings 13:17 ; 2 Kings 13:25 ; Hebrews 11:34 ; Jeremiah 37:10
Amos 5:9 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

The strong — The mighty, victorious and insolent. Shall come — Shall rally and form a siege against their besiegers.

Amos 5:9 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Amos 5:9 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Amos 5:9 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Amos 5:9 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Amos 5:9 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Amos 5:9 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Amos 5:9 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Amos 5:9 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Amos 5:9 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Amos 5:9 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Amos 5:9 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Amos 5:9 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Amos 5:9 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Amos 5:9 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Amos 5:9 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Amos 5:9 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Amos 5:9 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Amos 5:9 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Amos 5:9 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Amos 5:9 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Amos 5:9 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Amos 5:9 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Amos 5:9 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Amos 5:9 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Amos 5:9 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Amos 5:9 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Amos 5:9 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes