BBE Image Bible : Scripture in Images Amos 4:9
9. I have sent destruction on your fields by burning and disease: the increase of your gardens and your vine-gardens, your fig-trees and your olive-trees, has been food for worms: and still you have not come back to me, says the Lord.
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Summary: In Amos chapter 4, the prophet delivers a poignant indictment against the people of Israel for their complacency and moral decay. He begins by addressing the "cows of Bashan," a metaphor for the wealthy women of Samaria, who are accused of oppressing the poor and indulging in luxury. The chapter emphasizes the seriousness of Israel's sins, highlighting their self-indulgence and disregard for the needs of the oppressed. Amos recounts various calamities that God has brought upon the nation as warnings—drought, famine, and destruction—yet the people remain unrepentant. This theme of divine judgment underscores a call to accountability, as the prophet highlights that these hardships were intended to lead the people back to God, yet they have ignored the signs. The chapter closes with a sobering reminder that Israel will face ultimate judgment if they do not turn away from their sinful ways, with the phrase "Prepare to meet your God" serving as a stark warning about the impending consequences of their actions. Overall, the chapter serves as a reminder of God's holiness and the call for true repentance among His people.
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