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Amos 7:7-17
(Amos 7:7-15)
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• Reading the Text:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
  • Hebrew Interlinear Bible, WLCv, WLC5, CHES, AV.
  • The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
  • The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Hebrew text with concordance, commentaries.
  • The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
  • From John Calvin's Commentary on Amos: Part 15, Part 16, Part 17.
  • From the Geneva Notes.
    • "...this would be the last measuring of the people, and that he would defer his judgment no longer."
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
    • "Israel was a wall, a strong wall, which God himself reared as a defence to his sanctuary. The Lord now seems to stand upon this wall. He measures it; it appears to be a bowing, bulging wall."
  • From Wesley's Notes.
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
    • "The plummet line was used not only in building, but in destroying houses (2Ki 21:13; Isa 28:17; 34:11; La 2:8). It denotes that God's judgments are measured out by the most exact rules of justice. Here it is placed "in the midst" of Israel, that is, the judgment is not to be confined to an outer part of Israel, as by Tiglath-pileser; it is to reach the very center."
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
  • Commentary, Amos 7:7-15, Anne Stewart, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2019
    • "Amos and Amaziah offer a cautionary tale for contemporary preachers."
  • "Not Measuring Up?" Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2019.
    • "Amos heard the call and heeded it, even though he didn’t have any prophetic credentials. He was a farmer, not a preacher or a theologian."
  • "God and Country," Connections: Next Sunday Resources, 2019.
    • "Why do you think Amaziah was so angry to hear Amos’s words from the Lord? Why do you think he felt they didn’t apply to him and his city?"
  • "Plumb," Lynn Miller, celebrating our creative and living God by generating art and architecture resources for congregations and individuals. Art and Faith Matters facebook page contains additional resources.
  • Commentary, Amos 7:7-15 (Pentecost 8c), Blake Couey, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013
    • "Amos 7:7-17 describes two episodes in the prophetic career of Amos, set in the northern kingdom of Israel around 750 BCE."
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2016.
  • "Church and State and Amos," John C. Holbert, The Peripatetic Preacher, 2016.
  • Commentary, Amos 7:1-7 |Stephen Riley | School of Theology and Christian Ministry, NNU | A Plain Account, 2016
    • "The prophet Amos reads somewhat like a long scolding one receives from an angry boss or guardian. It certainly is not a book you want to read if you are in need of easy encouragement."
  • Pulpit Fiction, with podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
  • "Preaching from Amos?" John Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2013.
    • "Amos is tough; Amos is blunt; Amos says things that no one wished to hear 2800 years ago, things no one much wishes to hear today."
  • Commentary, Amos 7:7-15 (Pentecost 7B), David G. Garber, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
    • "What might paying attention to the theme of silencing the prophet mean for the teacher or preacher treating this text in the context of Christian community?"
  • "Is Preaching Getting You in Trouble?," John R. Henson, 2012.
  • Commentary, Amos 7:7-17 (Pentecost +7), Samuel Giere, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
    • "Far from wishy washy is the judgment of the Lord that comes from the mouth of Amos. Rather, it is clear, to the point, biting...and surprising as it comes to Israel, the Northern Kingdom, in a time of peace and prosperity."
  • "Whose Word Is It Anyway?" Jenny Williams, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
    • "Proclamation in word and deed is scary business."
  • Amos 7:7-17, The Old Testament Readings: Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
    • "The similarities of context between the social injustices of Amos? day and our own make an uncomfortable link between the judgment Amos foresaw for his people and the implications of the prophetic word for our day."
  • "Remembering Romero: Amos the Prophet vs Amaziah the Priest," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010.
  • Amos 7:7-17, Pentecost 7C, Commentary, Background, Insights from Literary Structure, Theological Message, Ways to Present the Text. Anna Grant-Henderson, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • "Remembering Romero: Amos the Prophet vs Amaziah the Priest," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010.
  • Amos 7:7-15, Studies on Old Testament texts from Series B, Ralph W. Klein, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.
  • Commentary, Amos 7:7-15 (Pentecost 6B), Elna Solvang, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
    • "The denial of Amos's voice does not alter the truth. The judgment that Amos delivers against Israel cannot be separated from the injustices he names. The same charges and judgment will later be declared in the kingdom of Judah. There they will be met with a similar refusal to attend to the injustices and with similar attempts to silence the prophets for their critique."
  • "Presuppositions and Rhetoric," Tim Bulkeley, 5 Minute Bible (podcast).
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion, Amos 7:7-17 / Deuteronomy 30:9-14, Wesley White. "A place of conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
    • "Is authority a conveyance that moves from captured or established authority to whomever will keep it in place?"
  • Amos 7:7-17 in Tim Bulkeley's Postmodern Bible. Text (printed & spoken in English and Hebrew), detailed commentary and discussion.
  • "War in the Old Testament," John A. Wood, (other resources at) "Peace and War," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004.
    • "How can God be both a God of peace and a God of war? The ancient Israelites reached no consensus about holy war, just war, and pacifism. Yet Scripture faithfully records their long and difficult debates, for the diversity of viewpoints arose out of a deep faith in God who had brought the people out of Egypt."
• Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Fretheim, Terence E., "The Prophets and Social Justice: A Conservative Agenda," Word & World, 2008.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Holladay, William L., "Once More, 'ANAK = TIN,' Amos VII 7-8," Vetus Testamentum, 1970.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Lewis, Jack P., "'A Prophet's Son' (Amos 7:14) Reconsidered," Restoration Quarterly, 2007.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Miller, Patrick D., Jr., "The Prophetic Critique of Kings," Ex Auditu, 1986.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Noble, Paul R., "Amos and Amaziah in Context: Synchronic and Diachronic Approaches to Amos 7-8," Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1998.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Novick, Tzvi, "Duping the Prophet: on ANAK (Amos 7.8) and Amos's Visions," Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 2008.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Paas, Stefan, "Seeing and Singing: Visions and Hymns in the Book of Amos," Vetus Testamentum, 2002.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Richardson, H Neil, "Critical Note on Amos 7:14," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1966.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Roberts, J.J.M., "A Note on Amos 7:14 and Its Context," Restoration Quarterly, 1965.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Schart, Aaron, "The Book of Jeremiah and the Visions of Amos," Review and Expositor, 2004. (See also Jeremiah, issue focus of Review and Expositor, 2004.)
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Tiemeyer, Lena-Sofia, "God's Hidden Compassion," Tyndale Bulletin, 2006.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Tucker, Gene M., "Prophetic Authenticity: A Form-Critical Study of Amos 7:10-17," Interpretation, 1973.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Viberg, Åke, "Amos 7:14: A Case of Subtle Irony," Tyndale Bulletin, 1996.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Wolff, Hans Walter, "Prophets and Institutions in the Old Testament," Currents in Theology and Mission, 1986.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
  • Wright, T.J., "Amos and the 'Sycamore Fig'," Vetus Testamentum, 1976.
      EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
      EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
• Sermons:
  • "Amos as Children's Sermon," Cynthia Weems, Faith and Leadership, 2010.
• With Children:
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 10, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013.
  • Storypath, Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story, Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2016.
  • "I Am a Shepherd, and I Take Care of Fig Trees," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
• Drama
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
• Fine Arts Illustrations at The Text This Week's Art Index:
  • Amos
• Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
  • Judgment
• Study Links and Resources for the Book of Amos

 

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