41 Hear this word , you cows of Bashan who are on the mountain of Samaria , Who oppress the poor , who crush the needy , Who say to your husbands , "Bring now, that we may drink !" 2 The Lord GOD has sworn by His holiness , "Behold , the days are coming upon you When they will take you away with meat hooks , And the last of you with fish hooks . 3 "You will go out through breaches in the walls, Each one straight before her, And you will be cast to Harmon ," declares the Lord .
4 "Enter Bethel and transgress ; In Gilgal multiply transgression ! Bring your sacrifices every morning , Your tithes every three days . 5 "Offer a thank offering also from that which is leavened , And proclaim freewill offerings , make them known . For so you love to do, you sons of Israel ," Declares the Lord GOD .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Amos 4:1-5
Commentary on Amos 4:1-5
(Read Amos 4:1-5)
What is got by extortion is commonly used to provide for the flesh, and to fulfil the lusts thereof. What is got by oppression cannot be enjoyed with satisfaction. How miserable are those whose confidence in unscriptural observances only prove that they believe a lie! Let us see to it that our faith, hope, and worship, are warranted by the Divine word.