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Bible Commentaries
Amos 1

Darby's Synopsis of the New TestamentDarby's Synopsis

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.'

Bibliographical Information
Darby, John. "Commentary on Amos 1". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/dsn/amos-1.html. 1857-67.
 
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