Amos 2:16

16 Brave soldiers will run away naked that day. The LORD has declared this.

Amos 2:16 Meaning and Commentary

Amos 2:16

And [he that is] courageous among the mighty
Or "strong in his heart" F2; one that is of a great heart, famous for courage and bravery, that excels in it among the mighty; the most valiant soldiers and officers: shall flee away naked in that day:
shall throw away his armour, nay, put off his clothes, as being both a hinderance to him in his flight; and that he may make the better speed: saith the Lord:
which is added to show the certainty of all this; it might be depended upon that so it would be, since the Lord God of truth had spoken it; and it was fulfilled about eighty years after this prophecy.


FOOTNOTES:

F2 (wbl Uyma) "fortis corde suo", Vatablus, Piscator; "fortis animo", Junius & Tremellius, Drusius; "validus corde suo", Mercerus; "qui corde firmo est", Cocceius.

Amos 2:16 In-Context

14 Runners will not be able to escape. Strong men will find that their strength is useless. Soldiers will not be able to save themselves.
15 Archers will not stand their ground. Fast runners will not be able to escape. Horsemen will not be able to save themselves.
16 Brave soldiers will run away naked that day. The LORD has declared this.
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