Hear this word that the LORD hath spoken against you, O children of Israel, against the whole family which I brought up from the land of Egypt, saying,
Listen up, Israel, this message is from the LORD, and it's directed at all of you. Yes, the same people I rescued from Egypt. Here's what he's saying:
When God calls you out, it's because he's the one who lifted you up in the first place.
📚 Historical Context
Amos was a prophet from the southern kingdom of Judah who was called by God to deliver messages to the northern kingdom of Israel during the 8th century BC, a time of relative prosperity but growing social injustice and idolatry. In this verse, God addresses the entire nation of Israel, reminding them of their special covenant relationship as the people He rescued from slavery in Egypt, setting the stage for a series of judgments. This historical context highlights God's patience with His chosen people before issuing warnings about their unfaithfulness.
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