Amós 2

1 Así dice el SEÑOR: Por tres transgresiones de Moab, y por cuatro, no revocaré su castigo, porque quemó los huesos del rey de Edom hasta calcinarlos.

2 Enviaré, pues, fuego sobre Moab, que consumirá los palacios de Queriot, y Moab morirá entre el tumulto, entre gritos de guerra y sonido de trompeta.

3 También extirparé al juez de en medio de ella, y mataré a todos sus príncipes con éldice el SEÑOR.

4 Así dice el SEÑOR: Por tres transgresiones de Judá, y por cuatro, no revocaré su castigo, porque desecharon la ley del SEÑOR y no guardaron sus estatutos; también les han hecho errar sus mentiras ^[a] , tras las cuales anduvieron sus padres.

5 Enviaré, pues, fuego sobre Judá, y consumirá los palacios de Jerusalén.

6 Así dice el SEÑOR: Por tres transgresiones de Israel, y por cuatro, no revocaré su castigo, porque venden al justo por dinero y al necesitado por un par de sandalias.

7 Los que pisotean en el polvo de la tierra la cabeza de los desvalidos, también tuercen el camino de los humildes. Un hombre y su padre se llegan a la misma joven profanando mi santo nombre;

8 sobre ropas empeñadas se tienden junto a cualquier altar, y el vino de los que han sido multados beben en la casa de su Dios ^[b] .

9 Yo destruí al amorreo delante de ellos, cuya altura era como la altura de los cedros, y era fuerte como las encinas; yo destruí su fruto por arriba y su raíz por abajo.

10 Y a vosotros yo os hice subir de la tierra de Egipto, y os conduje por el desierto cuarenta años para que tomarais posesión de la tierra del amorreo.

11 Y levanté profetas de entre vuestros hijos y nazareos de entre vuestros jóvenes. ¿No es así, hijos de Israel?declara el SEÑOR.

12 Pero vosotros hicisteis beber vino a los nazareos, y a los profetas les ordenasteis, diciendo: No profeticéis.

13 He aquí, yo estoy oprimido debajo de vosotros como está oprimida una carreta llena de gavillas.

14 Y la huida le fallará al ligero, y el fuerte no fortalecerá su poder, ni el valiente salvará su vida.

15 El que empuña el arco no resistirá, el ligero de pies no escapará, ni el que monta a caballo salvará su vida.

16 Y aun el más intrépido entre los valientes huirá desnudo aquel díadeclara el SEÑOR.

Amós 2 Commentary

Chapter 2

Judgments against Moab and Judah. (1-8) The ingratitude and ruin of Israel. (9-16)

Verses 1-8 The evil passions of the heart break out in various forms; but the Lord looks to our motives, as well as our conduct. Those that deal cruelly, shall be cruelly dealt with. Other nations were reckoned with for injuries done to men; Judah is reckoned with for dishonour done to God. Judah despised the law of the Lord; and he justly gave them up to strong delusion; nor was it any excuse for their sin, that they were the lies, the idols, after which their fathers walked. The worst abominations and most grievous oppressions have been committed by some of the professed worshippers of the Lord. Such conduct leads many to unbelief and vile idolatry.

Verses 9-16 We need often to be reminded of the mercies we have received; which add much to the evil of the sins we have committed. They had helps for their souls, which taught them how to make good use of their earthly enjoyments, and were therefore more valuable. Faithful ministers are great blessings to any people; but it is God that raises them up to be so. Sinners' own consciences will witness that he has not been wanting to them in the means of grace. They did what they could to lead believers aside. Satan and his agents are busy to corrupt the minds of young people who look heavenward; they overcome many by drawing them to the love of mirth and pleasure, and into drinking company. Multitudes of young men who bade fair as professors of religion, have erred through strong drink, and have been undone for ever. The Lord complains of sin, especially the sins of his professing people, as a burden to him. And though his long-suffering be tired, his power is not, and so the sinner will find to his cost. When men reject God's word, adding obstinacy to sin, and this becomes the general character of a people, they will be given up to misery, notwithstanding all their boasted power and resources. May we then humble ourselves before the Lord, for all our ingratitude and unfaithfulness.

Footnotes

• [a]. O, falsos dioses
• [b]. O, sus dioses

Chapter Summary

INTRODUCTION TO AMOS 2

In this chapter the prophet foretells the calamities that should come upon the Moabites for their transgressions, Am 2:1-3; and the destruction of Judah and Jerusalem for their iniquities, Am 2:4,5; also the judgments of God that should come upon Israel the ten tribes for their sins, which sins are enumerated; their oppression of the poor, their lewdness and idolatry, Am 2:6-8; and which are aggravated by the blessings of goodness bestowed upon them, both temporal and spiritual, Am 2:9-12; wherefore they are threatened with ruin, which would be inevitable, notwithstanding their swiftness, strength, and courage, and their skill in shooting arrows, and riding horses, Am 2:13-16.