Verse MeaningAmosComplex verse
Amos 4:1: Meaning Explained
Hear this word, ye kine of Bashan, that are in the mountain of Samaria, which oppress the poor, which crush the...
What Does This Verse Mean?
God speaks to the rich women who are living selfishly.
What’s Happening Here
Amos was criticizing wealthy, uncaring people.
Why It Matters
This verse challenges us to examine how we use our resources and influence, reminding us that wealth and comfort should not lead to indifference toward the needs of others.
Did You Know?
The original Hebrew text uses the graphic metaphor of 'cows of Bashan' to describe these women, comparing them to well-fed, pampered livestock from a famously fertile region.
Word Study
H8085
Hearשִׁמְע֞וּ
H1697
this wordהַדָּבָ֣ר
H6510
ye kineפָּר֤וֹת
H1316
of Bashanהַבָּשָׁן֙
H2022
that are in the mountainבְּהַ֣ר
H8111
of Samariaשֹֽׁמְר֔וֹן
H6231
which oppressהָעֹשְׁק֣וֹת
H1800
the poorדַּלִּ֔ים
H7533
which crushהָרֹצְצ֖וֹת
H34
the needyאֶבְיוֹנִ֑ים
H559
which sayהָאֹמְרֹ֥ת
H113
to their mastersלַאֲדֹֽנֵיהֶ֖ם
H935
Bringהָבִ֥יאָה
H8354
and let us drinkוְנִשְׁתֶּֽה׃
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