Lectionary Calendar
Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
the Week of Proper 18 / Ordinary 23
the Week of Proper 18 / Ordinary 23
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Bible Commentaries
Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament Darby's Synopsis
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Bibliographical Information
Darby, John. "Commentary on Amos 1". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/dsn/amos-1.html. 1857-67.
Darby, John. "Commentary on Amos 1". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://studylight.org/
Whole Bible (45)Old Testament (1)Individual Books (6)
Verse 1
1:1 (h-0) * (The title of this Book, 'Amos'), Said to mean, 'Burden-bearer.' herdmen (i-9) Or 'sheepmasters,' 2 Kings 3:4 . Tekoa, (k-11) In Judah, 2 Chronicles 11:6 .
Verse 2
1:2 pastures (a-16) or 'habitations.' see Jeremiah 9:10 ; Jeremiah 23:10 ; Jeremiah 25:37 , &c.
Verse 5
1:5 bar (b-6) See Deuteronomy 3:5 . valley (c-16) Or 'plain.' see Note, Joshua 11:8 . Aven, (d-18) Or 'valley of idols.' Beth-Eden; (e-26) Meaning, 'House of delight.'
Verse 6
1:6 sentence; (f-17) Lit. 'revoke it.' see ver. 3.
Verse 8
1:8 Jehovah. (g-37) Adonai Jehovah . see Note b, Ezekiel 2:4 .
Verse 11
1:11 pity; (h-30) Lit. 'destroyed his mercies.'