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Mosaico decorativo

Księga Amosa, 3

1. Słuchajcie tego słowa, które mówi Pan do was, synowie Izraela, do całego pokolenia, które Ja wyprowadziłem z ziemi egipskiej:

1. audite verbum quod locutus est Dominus super vos filii Israël super omni cognatione quam eduxi de terra Ægypti dicens

2. Jedynie was znałem ze wszystkich narodów na ziemi, dlatego was nawiedzę karą za wszystkie wasze winy.

2. tantummodo vos cognovi ex omnibus cognationibus terræ idcirco visitabo super vos omnes iniquitates vestras

3. Czyż wędruje dwu razem, jeśli się wzajem nie znają?

3. numquid ambulabunt duo pariter nisi convenerit eis

4. Czyż ryczy lew w lesie, zanim ma zdobycz? Czyż lwiątko wydaje głos ze swego legowiska, jeśli niczego nie schwytało?

4. numquid rugiet leo in saltu nisi habuerit prædam numquid dabit catulus leonis vocem de cubili suo nisi aliquid adprehenderit

5. Czyż spada ptak na ziemię, jeśli nie było sidła? Czyż się unosi pułapka nad ziemią, zanim coś schwytała?

5. numquid cadet avis in laqueum terræ absque aucupe numquid auferetur laqueus de terra antequam quid ceperit

6. Czyż dmie się w trąbę w mieście, a lud się nie przelęknie? Czyż zdarza się w mieście nieszczęście, by Pan tego nie sprawił?

6. si clanget tuba in civitate et populus non expavescet si erit malum in civitate quod Dominus non fecit

7. Bo Pan Bóg nie uczyni niczego, jeśli nie objawi swego zamiaru sługom swym, prorokom.

7. quia non faciet Dominus Deus verbum nisi revelaverit secretum suum ad servos suos prophetas

8. Gdy lew zaryczy, któż się nie ulęknie? Gdy Pan Bóg przemówi, któż nie będzie prorokować?

8. leo rugiet quis non timebit Dominus Deus locutus est quis non prophetabit

9. Głoście w pałacach w Aszdodzie i na zamkach w ziemi egipskiej! Mówcie: Zbierzcie się na górach Samarii, zobaczcie wielkie w niej zamieszanie i gwałty pośród niej!

9. auditum facite in ædibus Azoti et in ædibus terræ Ægypti et dicite congregamini super montes Samariæ et videte insanias multas in medio ejus et calumniam patientes in penetrabilibus ejus

10. Nie umieją postępować uczciwie - wyrocznia Pana - gromadzą nieprawość i ucisk w swych pałacach.

10. et nescierunt facere rectum dicit Dominus thesaurizantes iniquitatem et rapinas in ædibus suis

11. Dlatego tak mówi Pan Bóg: Nieprzyjaciel otoczy kraj; zniszczona będzie moc twoja i ograbione twoje pałace.

11. propterea hæc dicit Dominus Deus tribulabitur et circumietur terra et detrahetur ex te fortitudo tua et diripientur ædes tuæ

12. Tak mówi Pan: Tak jak pasterz z lwiej paszczy ratuje tylko dwie nogi albo koniec ucha, tak nieliczni uratowani będą synowie Izraela, siedzący w Samarii w rogu łoża i na dywanie z Damaszku.

12. hæc dicit Dominus quomodo si eruat pastor de ore leonis duo crura aut extremum auriculæ sic eruentur filii Israël qui habitant in Samaria in plaga lectuli et in Damasco grabatti

13. Słuchajcie i oświadczcie w domu Jakubowym - wyrocznia Pana Boga, Boga Zastępów:

13. audite et contestamini in domo Jacob dicit Dominus Deus exercituum

14. w dzień, kiedy będę karał występki Izraela, ukarzę [również] ołtarze Betel. Odrąbane zostaną rogi ołtarza i upadną na ziemię.

14. quia in die cum visitare cœpero prævaricationes Israël super eum visitabo et super altaria Bethel et amputabuntur cornua altaris et cadent in terram

15. Rozwalę zarówno dom zimowy jak i letni; zniszczeją domy z kości słoniowej i rozwalone zostaną domy z hebanu - wyrocznia Pana.

15. et percutiam domum hiemalem cum domo æstiva et peribunt domus eburneæ et dissipabuntur ædes multæ dicit Dominus



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Footnotes:

3:1-2 - Amos begins with an appeal to the nation of Israel, reminding them of their unique covenant with God and how this holds them accountable for greater obedience. Israel's choice implies a special responsibility before God (see also Deuteronomy 7:6 and 1 Peter 2:9).

3:3-8 - The prophet uses a series of rhetorical questions to illustrate the inevitability of God's judgment on Israel, indicating that acts of disobedience have consequences. God's revelation and the fulfillment of His plans are inescapable, like the action of a roaring lion (see also Isaiah 31:4 and Jeremiah 25:30).

3:9-10 - God calls the surrounding nations to observe what is happening in Israel, for the nation has been corrupted and violated divine principles. Moral corruption and injustice have repercussions not only for Israel but for the entire world (see also Ezekiel 22:1-4 and Jeremiah 5:30-31).

3:11-15 - Amos announces that foreign invasion will be the instrument of divine judgment. The judgment will be inescapable, affecting every area of Israelite society, from luxurious homes to idolatrous altars. This reflects the totality of the covenantal breach with God (see also Isaiah 5:8-10 and 2 Kings 17:5-6).

3:16-18 - Israel's destruction will be a direct consequence of the broken covenant and the injustices committed. Even the remnant of the nation will suffer, and God promises a final judgment. God's chastening and discipline are intended to call the people to repentance (see also Hebrews 12:5-11 and Revelation 3:19).

Verses related to Księga Amosa, 3:

Amos chapter 3 deepens the accusation against Israel. What is the unique responsibility of being the chosen people? This provocative text uses a series of rhetorical questions to emphasize the inevitability of judgment. The chapter highlights the special relationship between God and Israel, and how this increases their guilt. Amos 3 also highlights the role of the prophet as divine spokesman. Explore with us five biblical passages that expand on the themes of election and responsibility presented in this persuasive chapter.

Jeremiah 25:30: "Now prophesy against them all these words and say to them, 'The Lord roars from on high; thunders from his holy dwelling and roars mightily against his land. He shouts, like those who tread grapes, against all the inhabitants of the earth.'" - This verse echoes the image of the lion's roar in Amos 3:8, symbolizing God's impending judgment.

Micah 3:8: "But I am filled with the power of the Spirit of the Lord, and with righteousness and strength, to declare to Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin." - Like Amos in Amos 3:7-8, Micah asserts his prophetic authority to denounce the sins of Israel.

Deuteronomy 7:6: "For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord, your God, chose you from among all the people on the face of the earth to be his people, his personal treasure." - This verse provides context for Amos' statement in Amos 3:2 about Israel's special relationship with God.

Proverbs 16:18: "Pride comes before destruction; the haughty spirit, before the fall." - This proverb reflects Amos' warning in Amos 3:9-15 about the imminent downfall of Israel due to its pride and injustice.

Isaiah 45:7: "I form light and create darkness, I promote peace and cause misfortune; I, the Lord, do all these things." - This verse relates to Amos 3:6, where Amos states that no disaster occurs in the city without the Lord having caused it.

FAQ:

Why did Amos say that God was in judgment against Israel?

Amos declared that God was judging Israel for their sins because the people knew His will but disobeyed it. (Amos 3:1-2)

What did Amos teach about the consequences of sin?

Amos taught that sin would bring destruction, like the certain roar of a lion, which cannot be avoided. (Amos 3:3-8)

How did Amos describe Israel's decline?

Amos described Israel as a people who had turned away from the Lord, bringing upon themselves judgment through their practices of idolatry and injustice. (Amos 3:9-10)

What do the "large houses" that Amos mentions mean?

The "large houses" represent the rich and powerful in Israel, who would be destroyed for their oppression and corruption. (Amos 3:11-15)

What does God plan to do with the house of Israel?

God promises to punish the house of Israel with fire that will consume their strongholds and destroy their wealth. (Amos 3:14-15)


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