Amos 2:16

16 Even the bravest of mighty men will flee naked on that day,” declares the LORD.

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 Escape will fail the swift, the strong will not prevail by his strength, and the mighty will not save his life.
15 The archer will not stand his ground, the fleet of foot will not escape, and the horseman will not save his life.
16 Even the bravest of mighty men will flee naked on that day,” declares the LORD.
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