Amós 4:1-3

1 Oigan esta palabra ustedes, vacas de Basán,que viven en el monte de Samaria,que oprimen a los desvalidosy maltratan a los necesitados,que dicen a sus esposos:«¡Tráigannos de beber!»

2 El SEÑOR omnipotente ha jurado por su santidad:«Vendrán días en que hasta la última de ustedesserá arreada con garfios y arpones.

3 Una tras otra saldrán por las brechas del muro,y hacia Hermón serán expulsadas—afirma el SEÑOR—.

Amós 4:1-3 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO AMOS 4

In this chapter, the great ones, or the people of Israel, are threatened with calamities for their oppression of the poor, Am 4:1-3; and in an ironic manner are reproved for their idolatry, Am 4:4,5; then follows an enumeration of several judgments that had been upon them, yet had had no effect on them, to bring them to repentance, nor even mercies, Am 4:6-11; and notwithstanding all this, in a wonderful gracious manner, they are called upon to prepare to meet their God, who is described by his power, greatness, and goodness, Am 4:12,13.