Amos 7:4

"The LORD relented concerning this. “It shall not be,” says the LORD."

Key Reflection

In Amos 7:4, when the LORD relents and states that it "shall not be," He illustrates His willingness to alter judgment for the sake of repentance and mercy. This passage contrasts with the prophet's initial insistence on God's strict justice, highlighting the tension between divine wrath and covenantal love.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

God called to contend by fire -that is, He “called” His people to maintain their cause with Him “by fire,” as He says, “I will plead” in judgment “with him” (Gog) “with” (that is,” by”) pestilence and blood”Ezekiel 38:22; and, “by fire and by His sword will the Lord plead with all flesh”Isaiah 66:16; and, “The Lord standeth up to plead and standeth to judge the people”Isaiah 3:13. Man, by rebellion, challenges God’s Omnipotence. He will have none of Him; he will find his own happiness for himself, apart from God and in defiance of Him and His laws; he plumes himself on his success, and accounts his strength or wealth or prosperity the test of the wisdom of his policy.

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