Amos 6:10

Authorized King James Version

And a man's uncle shall take him up, and he that burneth him, to bring out the bones out of the house, and shall say unto him that is by the sides of the house, Is there yet any with thee? and he shall say, No. Then shall he say, Hold thy tongue: for we may not make mention of the name of the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּנְשָׂא֞וֹ

H5375

shall take him up

to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative

דּוֹד֣וֹ

H1730

And a man's uncle

(figuratively) to love; by implication, a love-token, lover, friend; specifically an uncle

וּמְסָרְפ֗וֹ

H5635

and he that burneth

to cremate, i.e., to be (near) of kin (such being privileged to kindle the pyre)

לְהוֹצִ֣יא

H3318

him to bring out

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

עֲצָמִים֮

H6106

the bones

a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e., (as pron.) selfsame

מִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

הַבַּ֛יִת

H1004

of the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

וְאָמַ֣ר

H559

Is there yet any with thee and he shall say

to say (used with great latitude)

לַאֲשֶׁ֨ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#10

בְּיַרְכְּתֵ֥י

H3411

unto him that is by the sides

properly, the flank; but used only figuratively, the rear or recess

#11

הַבַּ֛יִת

H1004

of the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#12

הַע֥וֹד

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

#13

עִמָּ֖ךְ

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

#14

וְאָמַ֣ר

H559

Is there yet any with thee and he shall say

to say (used with great latitude)

#15

אָ֑פֶס

H657

cessation, i.e., an end (especially of the earth); often used adverb, no further; also the ankle (in the dual), as being the extremity of the leg or f

#16

וְאָמַ֣ר

H559

Is there yet any with thee and he shall say

to say (used with great latitude)

#17

הָ֔ס

H2013

Hold thy tongue

to hush

#18

כִּ֛י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#19

לֹ֥א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#20

לְהַזְכִּ֖יר

H2142

for we may not make mention

properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male

#21

בְּשֵׁ֥ם

H8034

of the name

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

#22

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

of the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Amos. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?