Lectionary Calendar
Saturday, April 20th, 2024
the Third Week after Easter
the Third Week after Easter
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Bible Commentaries
Scofield's Reference Notes Scofield's Notes
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Bibliographical Information
Scofield, C. I. "Scofield Reference Notes on Amos 9". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/srn/amos-9.html. 1917.
Scofield, C. I. "Scofield Reference Notes on Amos 9". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". https://studylight.org/
Whole Bible (48)Old Testament (1)Individual Books (6)
Verse 1
standing
The position of the Lord (Adonai) is significant. The altar speaks properly of mercy because of judgement executed upon an interposed sacrifice, but when altar and sacrifice are despised the altar becomes a place of judgment. Cf. John 12:31.
Verse 2
hell
Heb. "Sheol," (See Scofield " :-") .
Verse 9
sift
(See Scofield " :-") .