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Amos 8:4

King James Version (KJV)

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Amos 8:4

Verse 4 of 14

Scripture focus

Hear this, O ye that swallow up the needy, even to make the poor of the land to fail,

Amos 8:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Amos 8:4

Theological / Devotional

That swallow up. Literally, “that pant after,” or “that snap at,” “that set traps for.” Those who oppress the poor are charged to realize that their sinful course has prepared the way for the divine judgment upon them. The prosperity of the upper classes will not be able to help these wicked oppressors in the day of Israel’s punishment.

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