Books

Amos 1

Amplified Bible, 2015 (AMP)

Back to Bible

Switch Version:

Introduction

Next Chapter

No verses found for this chapter.

Footnotes & Cross-References

Footnotes

^{Amos 1:1 [1]} Jeremiah's hometown, two or three miles north of Jerusalem.

^{Amos 1:11 [2]} The almond tree was known as the "awake tree" because it was the first tree to bud in the new year (late January). It was the symbol of watchfulness.

^{Amos 1:17 [3]} Gird up your loins, a phrase often found in the Bible, may be an urgent call to get ready for immediate action, or it may be a call to prepare for a coming action or event. The phrase is related to the type of clothing worn in ancient times. To keep from impeding the wearer during any vigorous activity, e.g. battle, exercise, strenuous work, etc., the loose ends of a garment (tunic, cloaks, mantle, etc.) had to be gathered up and tucked into the girdle. The girdle was a band about six inches wide that had fasteners in front. It was worn around the loins (the midsection of the body between the lower ribs and the hips) and was normally made of leather.

Introduction

Next Chapter

Holy Bible

Amos 1

Footnotes

Select Commentary