1. tade legei kurioV epi taiV trisin asebeiaiV mwab kai epi taiV tessarsin ouk apostrafhsomai auton anq' wn katekausan ta osta basilewV thV idoumaiaV eiV konian
2. kai exapostelw pur epi mwab kai katafagetai qemelia twn polewn authV kai apoqaneitai en adunamia mwab meta kraughV kai meta fwnhV salpiggoV
3. kai exoleqreusw krithn ex authV kai pantaV touV arcontaV authV apoktenw met' autou legei kurioV
4. tade legei kurioV epi taiV trisin asebeiaiV uiwn iouda kai epi taiV tessarsin ouk apostrafhsomai auton eneka tou apwsasqai autouV ton nomon kuriou kai ta prostagmata autou ouk efulaxanto kai eplanhsen autouV ta mataia autwn a epoihsan oiV exhkolouqhsan oi patereV autwn opisw autwn
5. kai exapostelw pur epi ioudan kai katafagetai qemelia ierousalhm
6. tade legei kurioV epi taiV trisin asebeiaiV israhl kai epi taiV tessarsin ouk apostrafhsomai auton anq' wn apedonto arguriou dikaion kai penhta eneken upodhmatwn
7. ta patounta epi ton coun thV ghV kai ekondulizon eiV kefalaV ptwcwn kai odon tapeinwn exeklinan kai uioV kai pathr autou eiseporeuonto proV thn authn paidiskhn opwV bebhlwswsin to onoma tou qeou autwn
8. kai ta imatia autwn desmeuonteV scoinioiV parapetasmata epoioun ecomena tou qusiasthriou kai oinon ek sukofantiwn epinon en tw oikw tou qeou autwn
9. egw de exhra ton amorraion ek proswpou autwn ou hn kaqwV uyoV kedrou to uyoV autou kai iscuroV hn wV druV kai exhra ton karpon autou epanwqen kai taV rizaV autou upokatwqen
10. kai egw anhgagon umaV ek ghV aiguptou kai perihgagon umaV en th erhmw tessarakonta eth tou kataklhronomhsai thn ghn twn amorraiwn
11. kai elabon ek twn uiwn umwn eiV profhtaV kai ek twn neaniskwn umwn eiV agiasmon mh ouk estin tauta uioi israhl legei kurioV
12. kai epotizete touV hgiasmenouV oinon kai toiV profhtaiV enetellesqe legonteV ou mh profhteushte
13. dia touto idou egw kuliw upokatw umwn on tropon kulietai h amaxa h gemousa kalamhV
14. kai apoleitai fugh ek dromewV kai o krataioV ou mh krathsh thV iscuoV autou kai o machthV ou mh swsh thn yuchn autou
15. kai o toxothV ou mh uposth kai o oxuV toiV posin autou ou mh diaswqh oude o ippeuV ou mh swsh thn yuchn autou
16. kai eurhsei thn kardian autou en dunasteiaiV o gumnoV diwxetai en ekeinh th hmera legei kurioV
Footnotes:
2:1-3 - Judgment against Moab is announced because of the desecration of the bones of the king of Edom. This act of disrespect reveals Moab's pride and arrogance, which has disregarded the covenant of respect and honor between peoples (see also 2 Kings 3:26-27 and Jeremiah 48:7).
2:4-5 - God's judgment falls on Judah, the southern kingdom, for its rejection of God's Law and its embrace of idolatry. This judgment highlights that disobedience to God, even among His people, results in severe consequences (see also 2 Kings 21:10-15 and Jeremiah 5:3-5).
2:6-8 - Israel is condemned for its exploitation of the poor and its practice of injustices, such as selling the righteous for silver. God condemns social oppression, where the most vulnerable are treated with disdain, highlighting the importance of social justice in God's kingdom (see also Isaiah 1:23 and Micah 6:12-16).
2:9-11 - God reminds Israel of His protection and care in the past, when He brought them out of Egypt, and how He raised up prophets and Nazirites to guide them. However, the nation rejected these blessings, revealing their hardness and ingratitude before God (see also Deuteronomy 8:11-20 and Jeremiah 7:25-26).
2:12-16 - God's final judgment on Israel will be total, encompassing every aspect of society. This highlights that disobedience to God cannot be ignored, and divine justice will be executed completely, without exception (see also Romans 2:6-8 and Revelation 20:12-13).
Verses related to Amós, 2:
Amos chapter 2 extends judgment to Judah and Israel. Why does God condemn His own people? This incisive text exposes the sins of Judah and, especially, Israel. The chapter highlights Israel's ingratitude towards God's blessings, the oppression of the poor and moral corruption. Amos 2 reveals that a special relationship with God implies greater responsibility. Consider with us five biblical passages that illuminate the principles of divine accountability expressed in this challenging chapter.
Isaiah 16:6: "We have heard about Moab's pride, his exaggerated pride and his insolence, but his boast is in vain." - This verse reflects Amos' judgment against Moab in Amos 2:1-3, highlighting the theme of national pride.
Hosea 4:1-2: "Hear the word of the Lord, you Israelites, for the Lord has a charge against you who dwell in this land: 'There is no faithfulness, there is no love, there is no recognition of God in this land. Only curses, lies and murders, theft and adultery are seen; exceed all limits! The bloodshed is constant.'" - This passage echoes Amos' accusations against Israel in Amos 2:6-8, highlighting moral and social corruption.
Jeremiah 9:23-24: "Thus says the Lord: 'Let not the wise boast in his wisdom, nor the strong in his strength, nor the rich in his riches, but whoever boasts, let him boast in this: that he understands me and knows me, for I am the Lord, and I act with loyalty, with justice and with righteousness on earth, for these are the things I delight in', declares the Lord." - This passage relates to Amos' criticism of Israel's confidence in its own strength and wealth in Amos 2:14-16.
Deuteronomy 24:17-18: "Do not pervert the rights of a foreigner or an orphan, nor take the widow's clothing as a pledge. Remember that you were slaves in Egypt and the Lord your God freed you from there. That's why I order you to do this." - This commandment of the Mosaic law is violated by the Israelites in Amos 2:6-7, showing how they departed from divine principles.
Micah 6:8: "He has shown you, O man, what is good and what the Lord requires: Do justice, love faithfulness, and walk humbly with your God." - This verse summarizes the type of behavior God expected of Israel, in contrast to the actions condemned by Amos in Amos 2:6-8.
FAQ:
What did Amos say about Moab?
Moab would be destroyed for burning the bones of the king of Edom and for its violence against the neighboring peoples. (Amos 2:1-3)
Why would Judah be judged in Amos 2?
Judah would be condemned for rejecting the Lord’s law and following idols, disobeying God’s commandments. (Amos 2:4-5)
What did God say about Israel in chapter 2?
Israel would be punished for its oppression of the poor, corruption, idolatry, and disobedience to God's law. (Amos 2:6-8)
What did Amos condemn about the leaders of Israel?
Amos condemned Israel's leaders for abusing their power, bribing, and exploiting the weak. (Amos 2:6-8)
How does God express His anger against Israel's sin?
God expresses His wrath by promising that the city of Israel will fall and its riches will be taken away. (Amos 2:13-16)
