📖 Amos — Chapter 6 (KJV)
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Amos 6:1 Woe Rto them that Tare at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, which are named Tchief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel came!
Amos 6:2 RPass ye unto Calneh, and see; and from thence go ye to Hamath the great: then go down to Gath of the Philistines: be they better than these kingdoms? or their border greater than your border?
Amos 6:3 Ye that Rput far away the evil day, and cause the Tseat of violence to come near;
Amos 6:4 That Rlie upon beds of ivory, and Tstretch themselves upon their couches, and eat the lambs out of the flock, and the calves out of the midst of the stall;
Amos 6:5 That Tchant Rto the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David;
Amos 6:6 That drink RTwine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the Taffliction of Joseph.
Amos 6:7 Therefore now Rshall they go captive with the first that go captive, and the banquet of them that stretched themselves shall be removed.
Amos 6:8 The Lord GOD hath Rsworn by himself, saith the LORD the God of hosts, I abhor the excellency of Jacob, and hate his palaces: therefore will I deliver up the city with all Tthat is therein.
Amos 6:9 And it shall come to pass, if there remain ten men in one house, that they shall die.
Amos 6:10 And a man’s uncle shall take him up, and he Rthat burneth him, to bring out the bones out of the house, and shall say unto him that is by the sides of the house, Is there yet any with thee? and he shall say, No. Then shall he say, Hold thy tongue: for Twe may not make mention of the name of the LORD.
Amos 6:11 For, behold, Rthe LORD commandeth, and he will smite the great house with Tbreaches, and the little house with clefts.
Amos 6:12 Shall Rhorses run upon the rock? will one plow there with oxen? for ye have turned judgment into gall, and the fruit of righteousness into hemlock:
Amos 6:13 Ye which rejoice in a thing of nought, which say, RHave we not taken to us horns by our own strength?
Amos 6:14 But, behold, RI will raise up against you a nation, O house of Israel, saith the LORD the God of hosts; and they shall afflict you from the entering in of Hemath unto the Triver of the wilderness.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Amos 6:1–5 — Ease ignores danger and embraces luxury
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Those trusting Zion and Samaria are called to consider other cities rather than assume superiority. Delayed concern about the evil day accompanies violence, rich beds, food, and musical display.
Key Truth: Do not let comfort make you indifferent to danger or harm.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Woe to them that are at ____ in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, which …” (Amos 6:1)
Find it in Amos 6:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Ye that put far away the ____ day, and cause the seat of violence to come near;” (Amos 6:3)
Find it in Amos 6:3 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “That ____ to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves …” (Amos 6:5)
Find it in Amos 6:5 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Amos 6:6–10 — Unmourned affliction ends in mourning
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Wine and costly ointment are enjoyed without grief for Joseph’s affliction. The Lord condemns proud palaces, and the account turns from banqueting confidence to death and a fearful emptied house.
Key Truth: Let another person’s suffering interrupt self-absorption.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “That ____ wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: …” (Amos 6:6)
Find it in Amos 6:6 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “The ____ GOD hath sworn by himself, saith the LORD the God …” (Amos 6:8)
Find it in Amos 6:8 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… he shall say, No. Then shall he say, Hold thy ____ : for we may not make mention of the name …” (Amos 6:10)
Find it in Amos 6:10 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Amos 6:11–14 — Justice corrupted and strength wrongly claimed
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Great and small houses fall, and impossible farming images confront judgment turned poisonous. Boasting in supposed self-gained strength is answered by a coming nation afflicting the land.
Key Truth: Measure strength by righteous use rather than proud claims.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “For, ____ , the LORD commandeth, and he will smite the great …” (Amos 6:11)
Find it in Amos 6:11 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Ye which ____ in a thing of nought, which say, Have we not …” (Amos 6:13)
Find it in Amos 6:13 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “But, behold, I will ____ up against you a nation, O house of Israel, saith …” (Amos 6:14)
Find it in Amos 6:14 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Proverbs 21:13 — Ignoring the cry of the poor brings its own loss.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Whose affliction should interrupt your comfort and receive your attention?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Amos 6:1–5 (Ease ignores danger and embraces luxury) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Amos 6:6–10 (Unmourned affliction ends in mourning) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Amos 6:11–14 (Justice corrupted and strength wrongly claimed) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What omission makes luxurious enjoyment blameworthy?
5. How is confidence in the land's strength answered?
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