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Amos, 2

1. Yahweh says this: For the three crimes, the four crimes of Moab, I have made my decree and will not relent: because they have burnt the bones of the king of Edom to ash,

1. Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Moab, and for four, I will not turn away [the punishment] thereof; because he burned the bones of the king of Edom into lime:

2. I shall send fire down into Moab to devour the palaces of Kerioth, and Moab will die in the tumult, amid war cries and the blare of trumpets;

2. But I will send a fire upon Moab, and it shall devour the palaces of Kerioth: and Moab shall die with tumult, with shouting, [and] with the sound of the trumpet:

3. I shall destroy the ruler there and slaughter all the chief men there with him, says Yahweh.

3. And I will cut off the judge from the midst thereof, and will slay all the princes thereof with him, saith the LORD.

4. Yahweh says this: For the three crimes, the four crimes of Judah, I have made my decree and will not relent: because they have despised Yahweh's law and not kept his commandments, since their Falsehoods, which their ancestors followed, have led them astray,

4. Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Judah, and for four, I will not turn away [the punishment] thereof; because they have despised the law of the LORD, and have not kept his commandments, and their lies caused them to err, after the which their fathers have walked:

5. I shall send fire down on Judah to devour the palaces of Jerusalem.

5. But I will send a fire upon Judah, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem.

6. Yahweh says this: For the three crimes, the four crimes of Israel, I have made my decree and will not relent: because they have sold the upright for silver and the poor for a pair of sandals,

6. Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Israel, and for four, I will not turn away [the punishment] thereof; because they sold the righteous for silver, and the poor for a pair of shoes;

7. because they have crushed the heads of the weak into the dust and thrust the rights of the oppressed to one side, father and son sleeping with the same girl and thus profaning my holy name,

7. That pant after the dust of the earth on the head of the poor, and turn aside the way of the meek: and a man and his father will go in unto the [same] maid, to profane my holy name:

8. lying down beside every altar on clothes acquired as pledges, and drinking the wine of the people they have fined in the house of their god.

8. And they lay [themselves] down upon clothes laid to pledge by every altar, and they drink the wine of the condemned [in] the house of their god.

9. Yet it was I who destroyed the Amorite before them, he who was as tall as the cedars, as strong as the oaks; I who destroyed his fruit above ground and his roots below.

9. Yet destroyed I the Amorite before them, whose height [was] like the height of the cedars, and he [was] strong as the oaks; yet I destroyed his fruit from above, and his roots from beneath.

10. It was I who brought you up from Egypt and for forty years led you through the desert to take possession of the Amorite's country;

10. Also I brought you up from the land of Egypt, and led you forty years through the wilderness, to possess the land of the Amorite.

11. I who raised up prophets from your sons and Nazirites from your young men. Israelites, is this not true? -declares Yahweh!

11. And I raised up of your sons for prophets, and of your young men for Nazarites. [Is it] not even thus, O ye children of Israel? saith the LORD.

12. But you have made the Nazirite drink wine and given orders to the prophets, 'Do not prophesy.'

12. But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.

13. Very well! Like a cart overloaded with sheaves I shall crush you where you stand;

13. Behold, I am pressed under you, as a cart is pressed [that is] full of sheaves.

14. flight will be cut off for the swift, the strong will have no chance to exert his strength nor the warrior be able to save his life;

14. Therefore the flight shall perish from the swift, and the strong shall not strengthen his force, neither shall the mighty deliver himself:

15. the archer will not stand his ground, the swift of foot will not escape, nor will the horseman save his life;

15. Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and [he that is] swift of foot shall not deliver [himself]: neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself.

16. even the bravest of warriors will jettison his arms and run away, that day! -declares Yahweh!

16. And [he that is] courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the LORD.



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Alaviitteet:

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).

Aiheeseen liittyvät säkeet Amos, 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)


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