Lectionary Calendar
Monday, May 6th, 2024
the Sixth Week after Easter
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Bibliographical Information
Scofield, C. I. "Scofield Reference Notes on Amos 9". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". https://beta.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/srn/amos-9.html. 1917.
Scofield, C. I. "Scofield Reference Notes on Amos 9". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". https://beta.studylight.org/
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Verse 1
standing
The position of the Lord (Adonai) is significant. The altar speaks properly of mercy because of judgement executed upon an interposed sacrifice, but when altar and sacrifice are despised the altar becomes a place of judgment. Cf. John 12:31.
Verse 2
hell
Heb. "Sheol," (See Scofield " :-") .
Verse 9
sift
(See Scofield " :-") .