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According to Amos chapter 5:1, Hear this which I take up against you, a _ , O house of _:
lamentation, Israel
According to Amos chapter 5:2, who has fallen?
The virgin of Israel
According to Amos chapter 5:2, what happened to her?
According to Amos chapter 5:3, for thus says the Lord God, what?
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According to Amos chapter 5:4, for thus says the Lord to whom and what?
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According to Amos chapter 5:5, but do not do what?
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According to Amos chapter 5:5, why not?
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According to Amos chapter 5:6, do what?
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According to Amos chapter 5:6, lest He do what?
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According to Amos chapter 5:7, you did what?
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According to Amos chapter 5:8, He did what?
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According to Amos chapter 5:9, He rains what?
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According to Amos chapter 5:10, they did what?
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According to Amos chapter 5:11, therefore, because of what?
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According to Amos chapter 5:11, though you have done what but what will happen?
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According to Amos chapter 5:12, for I know what?
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According to Amos chapter 5:13, therefore the prudent does what and why?
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According to Amos chapter 5:14, so do what that you may live?
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According to Amos chapter 5:14, so the _ _ of _ will be with you, as you have _
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According to Amos chapter 5:15, do what?
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According to Amos chapter 5:15, it may be what?
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According to Amos chapter 5:16, therefore the Lord God of hosts, the Lord, says what?
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According to Amos chapter 5:17, In all _ there shall be _ , for I will _ through _, says the _.
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According to Amos chapter 5:18, woe to you who desire what?
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According to Amos chapter 5:18, for what good is the day of the Lord to you?
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According to Amos chapter 5:19, it will be like what?
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According to Amos chapter 5:20, is not the day of the Lord what?
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According to Amos chapter 5:20, is it not what?
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According to Amos chapter 5:21, 'I _, I _ your _ _ , and I do not _ your _ assemblies.
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According to Amos chapter 5:22, I will not accept what?
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According to Amos chapter 5:23, take away what from Me?
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According to Amos chapter 5:24, but do what?
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According to Amos chapter 5:25, 'Did you offer Me what and where?
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According to Amos chapter 5:26, you also carried what, which you made for yourselves?
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According to Amos chapter 5:27, therefore I will do what?
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According to Amos chapter 5:27, says who?
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Study Notes
Overview of Amos Chapter 5
- Amos delivers a lamentation for Israel, symbolizing the nation's fall and despair.
- The chapter highlights the consequences of Israel's injustices and idolatry.
Call to Hear
- A call to hear the words of lamentation directed at the "house of Israel."
- Urges attention to the consequences of their actions.
Fall of Israel
- Describes Israel as the "virgin" that has fallen and will not rise again.
- The forsaken state signifies a loss of identity and strength.
Judgment and Preservation
- The Lord states that only a remnant will survive the impending judgment.
- Good and evil actions are clearly distinguished with calls to seek righteousness.
Idolatry Denounced
- Warns against seeking false gods like Bethel, Gilgal, and Beersheba, foreshadowing their doom.
- Those places symbolize Israel's straying from God and reliance on idolatry.
Seeking the Lord
- Emphasizes the importance of seeking the Lord to find life; failure to do so leads to destruction.
- Highlights the imminent wrath of God if they continue in their sinful ways.
Injustice Condemned
- Condemns the perversion of justice, with references to afflicting the just and taking bribes.
- This injustice shuns righteousness, leading to divine disfavor.
Divine Power and Control
- God is depicted as the creator of celestial bodies and nature, asserting His dominion over all.
- Calamity will rain upon the strong, symbolizing God’s control over both nature and human affairs.
The Day of the Lord
- Warns against the misconception that the "day of the Lord" will be favorable; it will be dark and full of despair.
- Uses vivid imagery to illustrate the hopelessness and fear associated with this day.
Rejection of Rituals
- God expresses disdain for rituals, feasts, and offerings that lack true devotion and moral integrity.
- Music and ceremonies are rejected if they come from a heart not aligned with justice.
Call to Justice
- A strong exhortation for justice and righteousness to flow freely, equating these with true worship.
- This is a central theme, emphasizing that ethical conduct matters more than mere ritual exchanges.
Historical Context
- Reminds Israel of their past sinfulness during their wandering in the wilderness.
- Reference to Sikkuth and Chiun indicates their idolatrous practices during that time.
Consequences of Sin
- God proclaims the fate of Israel: exile beyond Damascus due to persistent disobedience.
- The finality of the judgment underscores the seriousness of their continuous rebellion against God.
Conclusion
- The chapter encapsulates God’s grief over Israel's condition while juxtaposing it with His sovereignty and desire for justice.
- Underlines a significant call for repentance and transformation from inequity to a life aligned with God's righteousness.
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