5 I will send fire on Judah that will consume the fortresses of Jerusalem."
5 But I will send a fire upon Judah, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem.
5 So I will send a fire upon Judah, and it shall devour the strongholds of Jerusalem."
5 For that, I'm burning down Judah, burning down all the forts of Jerusalem." Destroyed from the Roots Up
5 But I will send a fire upon Judah, And it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem."
5 So I will send down fire on Judah, and all the fortresses of Jerusalem will be destroyed."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Amos 2:5
Commentary on Amos 2:1-8
(Read Amos 2:1-8)
The evil passions of the heart break out in various forms; but the Lord looks to our motives, as well as our conduct. Those that deal cruelly, shall be cruelly dealt with. Other nations were reckoned with for injuries done to men; Judah is reckoned with for dishonour done to God. Judah despised the law of the Lord; and he justly gave them up to strong delusion; nor was it any excuse for their sin, that they were the lies, the idols, after which their fathers walked. The worst abominations and most grievous oppressions have been committed by some of the professed worshippers of the Lord. Such conduct leads many to unbelief and vile idolatry.