Translations
Original
Notes
wine by the bowlful: The word translated as bowl (Hebrew mizraq) is related to a verb meaning "sprinkle" or "splash" (Hebrew zaraq; see Exodus 24:6). The same word describes the basins used for sprinkling blood or water in religious ceremonies (see 2 Kings 12:13; 25:15), adding a sense of sacrilege to this description of their drunkenness.
over the ruin of Joseph: The Hebrew text reads of Joseph, referring to the northern kingdom of Israel; see study note on Amos 5:6.
These verses describe people celebrating with excessive drinking and loud behavior.
The pronouncements of sorrow in this section develop two main themes:
Israel’s apostasy (turning away from God) would make the day of the Lord a day of judgment, not salvation; and
Judah’s spiritual complacency (feeling satisfied and unconcerned about faithfulness to God) would also bring judgment.
Events
- Prophecies of Amosc. 788 BC
Parallels
People
Joseph: Son of Jacob, ruler in Egypt
Glossary
Topics
Amusements and Worldly Pleasures: Disregard of the Judgments and Works of God Anointing of the Body Anointing was Used for The Jews Were Very Fond of Anointing: Ointment For: Most Expensive Beds used for Reclining on at Meals Confidence: False Drunkenness: General Scriptures Concerning Drunkenness: Punishment of Gluttony: General Scriptures Concerning Ointment: Not Sacred The Rich: General Scriptures Concerning Wine: The Jews Frequently Drank, to Excess Wine: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Worldliness: General Scriptures Concerning Worldly Amusements and Pleasures: Lead to Disregard of the Judgments and Works of God