Amos 7:13 meaning
The prophetic voice often draws ire from those in power, and this is palpably illustrated in the encounter between Amos and Amaziah. Amos, a herdsman, is called by God to deliver a message of impending judgment against Israel, which ultimately disrupts the religious and political status quo. Amaziah, the priest at Bethel, opposes Amos and demands that he cease prophesying, citing the sanctity of Bethel as a royal sanctuary. He portrays Amos as an unsuitable prophet, urging him to return to Judah where he can prophesy in peace and be compensated adequately for his words.
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Deeper Commentary Covering this Verse:
- Amos 7:10-13 meaning. The priest Amaziah hears Amos’s visions and tries to intimidate him into leaving Israel. He asks Amos to return to Judah and cease prophesying in Bethel because Bethel is a sanctuary of the king.
Other Relevant Commentaries:
- Amos 7:10-13 meaning. The priest Amaziah hears Amos’s visions and tries to intimidate him into leaving Israel. He asks Amos to return to Judah and cease prophesying in Bethel because Bethel is a sanctuary of the king.
- Amos 5:10-13 meaning. Amos once again accuses Israel of practicing injustice, which violates His covenant with Israel. For this reason, God will judge His covenant people.
- Amos 7:14-17 meaning. Amos responds to Amaziah the priest by telling him that he is not a professional prophet. Instead, he is a herdsman and a grower of sycamore figs who is called by the LORD to proclaim a prophetic message. Amos proceeds to predict judgment on Amaziah and his family, and on the nation Israel.
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