Amos 4:10 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

I have sent, &c. Ref to Pentateuch (Leviticus 26:25.Deuteronomy 28:21; Deuteronomy 28:27; Deuteronomy 28:60). App-92.

the pestilence. a pestilence. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6, for the

death resulting from it. Septuagint renders it "death". See note on Amos 6:10.

after the manner, &c. Reference to Pentateuch, (Exodus 9:3; Exodus 9:6; Exodus 12:29; Deuteronomy 28:27). App-92. Compare Psalms 78:50; Isaiah 10:24; Isaiah 10:26.

taken. away, &c. Compare 2 Kings 13:7.

I have made, &c. Compare Joel 2:20.

Amos 4:10

10 I have sent among you the pestilence after the manner of Egypt: your young men have I slain with the sword, and have taken away your horses; and I have made the stink of your camps to come up unto your nostrils: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the LORD.