Time after Pentecost · Proper 21 · Year C
Amos 6:1-7
Alas for Those Who Are at Ease in Zion
October 1, 2028
Overview & Insights
"Alas for those who are at ease in Zion, and for those who feel secure on Mount Samaria." (Amos 6:1)
Amos denounces the complacent luxury of Israel's elite, who feast and lounge on ivory beds while ignoring the coming ruin of their nation, warning that they will be the first to go into exile.
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Commentary
Amos 6 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Walks through the indictment of complacent luxury verse by verse.
Amos 6 Commentary Precept Austin
Collects classic verse-by-verse commentary excerpts on the chapter.
Amos 6:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Lines up multiple historic commentaries side by side on the opening verse.
Amos 6 (Gill's Exposition) StudyLight
Gives John Gill's full exposition of the woe oracle.
Commentary on Amos 6:1a, 4-7 Working Preacher
The one Lutheran-tradition voice on Amos's warning to the complacent wealthy.
Background & Word Study
Amos 6:1 Interlinear BibleHub
Shows the underlying Hebrew word by word.
Amos Course Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary's introduction to Amos and his social critique.
Book of Amos Overview BibleProject
Animated overview of Amos's message of justice for the poor.
Amos 6:1-7 Sefaria
Reads the oracle in the original Hebrew alongside an English translation.
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