Amos 6:6 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Bowls. — The extent of their potations is indicated by the fact that they drink, not from wine-cups, but from large bowls (in which the wine was probably mixed). The same word is used in Exodus 38:3 to describe the sacrificial basons.

And anoint themselves... — Render, anoint themselves with the choicest of oils, and are not sick at heart for the ruin of Joseph. Self-indulgence is indifferent to the call of duty or danger.

Amos 6:6

6 That drink wined in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.