Pentecost Season · Proper 23 · Year B
Amos 5:6-7, 10-15
Seek Good and Establish Justice
October 10, 2027
Overview & Insights
"Seek good and not evil, that you may live; and so the Lord, the God of hosts, will be with you." (Amos 5:14)
The prophet indicts Israel for trampling the poor and corrupting justice in the courts, calling the nation to seek the Lord and to establish justice in the gate so that they may live.
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Commentary
Commentary on Amos 5:6-7, 10-15 Working Preacher
Exegetical commentary keyed to this exact Year B reading.
Amos 5 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse-by-verse notes on the call to seek good.
Amos 5:6 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators on justice in the gate.
Amos 5 Commentary Precept Austin
Verse-level study notes gathering multiple sources.
Coffman's Commentary on Amos 5 StudyLight
A fifth commentary voice on the chapter.
Background & Word Study
Enter the Bible: Amos Enter the Bible
Introduction to the prophet's context and message of justice.
Amos 5 in Hebrew Sefaria
Hebrew text with English and classical Jewish commentary.
Interlinear: Amos 5:6 BibleHub
Hebrew text with parsing for close word study.
Book of Amos Overview BibleProject
Animated overview of Amos's message of justice and judgment.
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