Amos Chapter 4 Flashcards

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On which mountain were the cows of Bashan (Israelite women) to hear the word of God according to Amos 4:1?

Samaria

Amos referred to the Israelites women who were on the mountain of Samaria as what?

cows of Bashan

The cows of Bashan (Israelite women) oppress whom?

the poor

What do the cows of Bashan (Israelite women) do to the poor?

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What do the cows of Bashan (Israelite women) do to the needy?

crush Signup and view all the answers

The cows of Bashan (Israelite women) crush whom?

the needy Signup and view all the answers

What do the cows of Bashan (Israelite women) say to their husbands?

Bring wine, let us drink Signup and view all the answers

The cows of Bashan (Israelite women) told whom, 'Bring wine, let us drink!'?

their husbands Signup and view all the answers

What two accusations does Amos bring against the cows of Bashan in addition to telling their husbands, 'Bring wine, let us drink!'?

oppress the poor, crush the needy Signup and view all the answers

The Lord God has sworn by His what according to Amos 4:2?

Holiness Signup and view all the answers

When the days of destruction come upon the Israelites, what will they and their posterity be taken away with?

fishhooks Signup and view all the answers

When the days of destruction come upon the Israelites, who else will be taken away with fishhooks?

their posterity Signup and view all the answers

Amos predicted the Israelites would go out of Israel through what on the days of destruction?

broken walls Signup and view all the answers

When the Israelites go through the broken walls on the days of destruction, in which city will they be cast?

into Harmon Signup and view all the answers

The Israelites were called to Bethel to do what?

to transgress Signup and view all the answers

The Israelites were called to which city to transgress?

Bethel Signup and view all the answers

The Israelites were called to Gilgal to do what?

multiply transgression Signup and view all the answers

The Israelites were called to which city to multiply their transgressions?

Gilgal Signup and view all the answers

How often are the Israelites called to bring their sacrifices?

every morning Signup and view all the answers

What were the Israelites asked to bring every morning?

their sacrifices Signup and view all the answers

How often were the Israelites called to bring their tithes?

every three days Signup and view all the answers

What were the Israelites asked to bring every three days?

their tithes Signup and view all the answers

The Israelites should offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving with what?

leaven Signup and view all the answers

Which sacrifice should the Israelites offer with leaven?

sacrifice of thanksgiving Signup and view all the answers

Which offering does the Lord say the children of Israel love to proclaim and announce?

the freewill offerings Signup and view all the answers

What do the children of Israel love to do about the freewill offering?

proclaim and announce it Signup and view all the answers

Whom did the Lord say love to proclaim and announce the freewill offerings?

the children of Israel Signup and view all the answers

The Israelites returned to God when He gave them cleanness of teeth in all their cities and lack of bread in all their places.

False Signup and view all the answers

The Lord gave the Israelites cleanness of teeth (no food in their mouth) in all their cities and a lack of what in all their places?

bread Signup and view all the answers

The Lord gave the Israelites a lack of bread in all their places and what else in all their cities?

cleanness of teeth (no food in their mouth) Signup and view all the answers

How many more months were left for harvest when God withheld rain from Israel?

three months Signup and view all the answers

What did God withhold from Israel when there were three months left for harvest?

rain Signup and view all the answers

What did God make happen in one city, while He withheld it from another city?

rain Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the cities where it did not rain?

it withered Signup and view all the answers

Because it did not rain in some cities, two or three cities wandered to another city to do what?

drink water Signup and view all the answers

Even though the Israelites wandered from city to city to drink water and were not satisfied, what did they still not do?

return to the Lord Signup and view all the answers

When the Israelites wandered from cities to cities to drink water, were they satisfied?

False Signup and view all the answers

When the garden of the Israelites increases, what did God blast it with?

blight and mildew Signup and view all the answers

What did God blast with blight and mildew when it increased?

their gardens Signup and view all the answers

What did the locust devour in the garden of the Israelites?

vineyards, fig trees, olive trees Signup and view all the answers

What devoured the vineyards, fig trees, and olive trees in Israel?

locust Signup and view all the answers

God would send among the Israelites a plague after the manner of which country?

Egypt Signup and view all the answers

What will God send among the Israelites after the manner of Egypt?

a plague Signup and view all the answers

The young men of Israel will be killed with the sword along with what else?

their captive horses Signup and view all the answers

The Israelites' captive horses will be killed with the sword along with who else?

their young men Signup and view all the answers

When God kills the young men and captive horses of Israel, what will come up into their nostrils?

the stench of their camps Signup and view all the answers

When God kills the young men and captive horses of Israel, the stench of their camps will come up to what part of the body?

their nostrils Signup and view all the answers

God overthrew some of the Israelites like a firebrand plucked from burning, just like He overthrew which historical city?

Sodom and Gomorrah Signup and view all the answers

God said when He overthrew some of the Israelites like Sodom and Gomorrah, what were they like when they were plucked from burning?

firebrand Signup and view all the answers

God said when He overthrew some of the Israelites like Sodom and Gomorrah, they were like firebrand plucked from what?

burning Signup and view all the answers

Despite all the destruction that is coming on Israel, what are they not doing?

return to the Lord Signup and view all the answers

Who should Israel prepare to meet to deal with the destruction that was coming upon them?

Prepare to meet their God Signup and view all the answers

'_ thus will I do to you, O ; Because I will do this to you, _ to meet your God, O Israel!'

therefore, Israel, prepare Signup and view all the answers

He who forms the mountains, and creates the what?

wind Signup and view all the answers

Who did God declare His thought to?

man Signup and view all the answers

What part of the day did God make darkness?

morning Signup and view all the answers

He who forms the what, and creates the wind?

mountain Signup and view all the answers

What places on the earth does the Lord of hosts tread?

the high places of the earth Signup and view all the answers

For behold, He who forms ____, And creates the , Who declares to man what his _ is, And makes the morning , Who treads the high places of the earth—The Lord God of ____ is His name.

mountains, wind, thought, darkness, hosts Signup and view all the answers

He who treads the high places of the earth, what is His name? Be specific.

The Lord God of hosts Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Overview of Amos Chapter 4

Amos addresses the societal issues in Israel, particularly focusing on the oppressive behavior of the elite women.
The chapter emphasizes God's impending judgment due to Israel's disregard for righteousness.

Cows of Bashan

Mentioned metaphorically for the wealthy women of Samaria who oppress the poor.
Engaged in denying the needs of the less fortunate by calling for indulgences like wine.

Divine Judgment

God swears by His holiness to enact judgment upon Israel.
The Israelites and their descendants will be taken away as captives, likened to being caught by fishhooks.

Destruction and Displacement

Amos predicts forced expulsion from Israel through broken walls, leading to captivity in a place called Harmon.

Calls to Transgression

Israelites are summoned to Bethel and Gilgal to commit acts against God, including bringing sacrifices without true repentance.
Sacrifices are made ritualistically every morning and tithes every three days without genuine contrition.

Plagues and Lack of Provision

Israel faces various hardships: spiritual desolation, economic ruin, and natural disasters, including drought and blight.
Despite experiencing hunger and suffering, the people do not return to God, which highlights their spiritual blindness.

Final Warning

God's warning through the prophet is pronounced, urging Israel to prepare for confrontation with their God due to impending judgment.
Emphasizes God's creative authority and omnipotence over creation and history, showcasing His ability to dictate circumstances for nations.

Conclusion

The chapter culminates in a call for acknowledgment and preparation to meet God, emphasizing the necessity of returning to righteousness and away from societal transgressions.

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