Hear this, O ye that swallow up the needy, even to make the poor of the land to fail,
Listen up, you who crush people who are struggling and push those without much even further down.
God sees when you step on people who are already down.
📚 Historical Context
In the 8th century BC, the prophet Amos was sent by God to confront the social injustices in the Northern Kingdom of Israel, a time when economic prosperity led to widespread exploitation of the poor by the wealthy elite. This verse specifically warns merchants and leaders who were using deceitful practices, like manipulating weights and measures in trade, to oppress and eliminate the needy from society. Amos' message highlighted how such greed violated God's covenant expectations for justice and fairness among His people.
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