Amos 7:10

Authorized King James Version

Then Amaziah the priest of Beth-el sent to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, Amos hath conspired against thee in the midst of the house of Israel: the land is not able to bear all his words.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּשְׁלַ֗ח

H7971

sent

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

אֲמַצְיָה֙

H558

Then Amaziah

amatsjah, the name of four israelites

כֹּהֵ֣ן

H3548

the priest

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

בֵּֽית

אֵ֔ל

H1008

of Bethel

beth-el, a place in palestine

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

יָרָבְעָ֥ם

H3379

to Jeroboam

jarobam, the name of two israelite kings

מֶֽלֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל

H3478

of Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

#10

לֵאמֹ֑ר

H559

saying

to say (used with great latitude)

#11

קָשַׁ֨ר

H7194

hath conspired

to tie, physically (gird, confine, compact) or mentally (in love, league)

#12

עָלֶ֜יךָ

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#13

עָמ֗וֹס

H5986

Amos

amos, an israelite prophet

#14

בְּקֶ֙רֶב֙

H7130

against thee in the midst

properly, the nearest part, i.e., the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)

#15

בֵּ֣ית

H1004

of the house

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

#16

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל

H3478

of Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

#17

לֹא

H3808

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

#18

תוּכַ֣ל

H3201

is not able

to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)

#19

הָאָ֔רֶץ

H776

the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#20

לְהָכִ֖יל

H3557

to bear

properly, to keep in; hence, to measure; figuratively, to maintain (in various senses)

#21

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#22

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#23

דְּבָרָֽיו׃

H1697

all his words

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

Analysis

Within the broader context of Amos, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Amos.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?