Nmatthew henry commentary on the book of amos

The general title of this prophecy, with the general scope of it, amos 1. Matthew henry was an english nonconformist clergyman. Rather, he was a grower of sycamore figs as well as a shepherd amos 7. 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. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of amos by. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.

Amos overview matthew henrys complete commentary on the bible. Amos 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of amos. Study the bible online using commentary on amos 5 and more. A serious prophet studying to put a weight upon god. Chapter 5 the scope of this chapter is to prosecute the exhortation given to israel in the close of the foregoing chapter to prepare to meet their god. The idolaters in israel, being joined to idols, are given up to their own hearts lusts, amos 4. View amos 1 in the note window amos was a herdsman, and engaged in agriculture.

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. Amos 4 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. This book of the prophet amos is the only mention we have of this man in the old testament. The book of amos is one of the least understood in the holy scriptures. Though this prophet appeared a little before isaiah, yet he was not, as some have mistaken, that amos who was the father of isaiah isaiah 1. The book of amos is the third in the hebrew canon known as the twelve minor prophets. Amos chapter 4 kjv king james version in 2018 jehovah god is pleading to the world. The sins they are charged withinjustice, oppression, whoredom. Amos 1 matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible. You can find the best commentary on amos for you using the tools on the right side. The oppressors in israel are threatened for their oppression of the poor, amos 4. 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. Bible commentaries matthew henry s complete commentary on the bible amos. Commentary on the book of amos by matthew henry old.

Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah, was active c. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was a nonconformist minister and author, born in wales but spent much of his life in england. Amos 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. God, by the prophet, proceeds in a like controversy with moab as before with other nations v. Amos 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Matthew henry author of matthew henrys commentary on the. The evil passions of the heart break out in various forms. Secondly, the constant succession of day and night is under his direction, and is kept up by his power and providence. Amos, a judaean prophet from the village of tekoa, was active in the northern kingdom of israel during the reign of jeroboam ii c. Matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible book. Book of amos matthew henrys bible commentary concise.

Amos 3 a stupid, senseless, heedless people, are, in this chapter, called upon to take notice, i. An exposition, with practical observations, of the. T hough this prophet appeared a little before isaiah, yet he was not, as some have mistaken, that amos who was the father of isaiah isa. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. Amos overview matthew henrys complete commentary on the. Read amos commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Verses 1017 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. 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. This commentary is a valuable guide to the fascinating world and challenging word of these two prophets. Henrys wellknown exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 is a commentary of a practical and devotional rather than of a critical kind, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament.

Amos chapter 4 matthew henry complete commentary on. He foretels the desolations that were coming upon them notwithstanding their security amos 6. Matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible is an exhaustive study tool, used by countless scholars and laymen for well over 100 years. Though this prophet appeared a little before isaiah, yet he was not. This commentary covers every chapter and nearly every verse in the bible, providing a thorough commentary on the holy scriptures. The accusations were very pointed, designed to raise his anger and hatred so that he would respond in a way that would show his true colors. Verses 315 what the lord says here may be explained by what he says jer. In amaziahs accusations against him, amos was tested in several ways. He is best known for the sixvolume biblical commentary exposition of the old and new testaments.

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. Amos made clear in his writings that he did not come from a family of prophets, nor did he even consider himself one. 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. Amos, a judaean prophet from the village of tekoa, was active in the northern kingdom. At one point, amaziah the priest had commanded amos to go south to speak his words of doom, yet the prophet answered by a thus saith jehovah amos 7. Transcribed and edited by david sielaff, february 20. Amos 7 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading matthew pooles commentary on the holy bible book of amos annotated. Amos lived in the kingdom of judah but preached in the northern kingdom of. Matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible amos 1. Matthew henry jfb commentary wesleys notes geneva study bible. God called amos to prophesy to israel, and it seems that he did most of his work at bethel amos 7. Amos chapter 3 matthew henry complete commentary on. Henrys commentaries are primarily exegetical, dealing with the scripture text as presented, with his prime intention being explanation, for practical and devotional purposes.

Metaphorically, when god draws near with the plumb line, he is looking for those people who are living and abiding in his grace and his law. He calls himself a shepherd and a cultivator of sycamorefig trees. A sinful people studying to put a slight upon gods threatenings and to make them appear trivial, confiding in their privileges and preeminences above other nations v. God bears long, but he will not bear always with a provoking people. Book of amos overview insight for living ministries. Ever mindful of the wider context and composition of these ancient but living texts, david hubbard shows how joel and amos addressed israels mind and heart. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It provides a standard against which one can measure what he has built. Though this prophet appeared a little before isaiah, yet he was not, as some have mistaken, that amos who was the father of isaiah, for in the hebrew their. Outline of amos 8 the near approach of the ruin of israel. Matthew henry 1662 1714 was a british nonconformist minister and author. Amos chapter 6 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Henry s commentaries are primarily exegetical, dealing with the scripture text as presented, with his prime intention being explanation, for practical and devotional purposes.

Study amos using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. A sinful people studying to put a slight upon gods threatenings and to make them appear trivial, confiding in their privileges and preeminences above other nations amos 6. Amos had been a herdsman, and he speaks in a dialect of his calling, comparing the rich and great men, that lived in luxury and wantonness, to the kine of bashan, which were wanton and unruly, would not be kept within the bounds of their own pasture, but broke through the hedges, broke down all the fences, and trespassed upon the neighboring. But the same divine spirit influenced isaiah and daniel in the court. Hear this word, you cows of bashan, who are on the mountain of samaria, who oppress the poor, who crush the needy, who say to your husbands, bring wine, let us drink. Top 5 commentaries on the book of amos ligonier ministries.

Threatenings against oppressors punishment of proud oppressors. An exposition, with practical observations, of the book. Damascus was a near neighbour to israel on the north, tyre and gaza on the west, edom on the south, ammon and in the next chapter. Amos signifies a burden, whence the jews have a tradition that he was of a slow tongue and spoke with. In four ways, the old testament book of amos is essential for a robust understanding of the gospel. Amos justifies himself in what he did as a prophet amos 7.

The method he used to persuade amos to withdraw and quit the country amos 7. Amos chapter 5 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Oct, 2016 in four ways, the old testament book of amos is essential for a robust understanding of the gospel. He at length begins his charge against israel, to which all that goes before is but an introduction.

Study the bible online using commentary on amos and more. Amos 4 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Matthew pooles commentary on the holy bible book of amos annotated kindle edition by poole, matthew. The prophet amos lived among a group of shepherds in tekoa, a small town approximately ten miles south of jerusalem. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and the second in the greek septuagint tradition. Amos commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. In construction, the plumb line tests whether what was erected is perpendicular to the square, that is, if it is straight up and down, if it is upright. Read amos 5 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.