OT - Understanding "The Bible"

[Billie Walsh]

Chris Miller wrote:
> On Jan 20, 2008 10:55 AM, Billie Walsh <bilwalsh at swbell.net> wrote:
>   
>> Probably going to make a few enemies here.
>>
>> First. Contrary to what some people believe, the Bible was not written
>> by God. He did not sit down at his royal typewriter and pound it out.
>>     
>
> Amos 3:7 (KJV)
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>   
Read the whole chapter. Taking one verse out of context does nothing.

>From Clarke's Commentary:

Amos 3:1:
 CHAPTER III This chapter begins with reproving the twelve tribes in
general, 1, 2; and then particularly the kingdom of Israel, whose
capital was Samaria. The prophet assures them that, while they were at
variance with God, it would be unreasonable in them to expect his
presence or favour, 3-8. Other neighboring nations are then called upon
to take warning from the judgments about to be inflicted upon the house
of Israel, which would be so general that only a small remnant should
escape them, 9-15. The image used by the prophet on this occasion, (see
Am 3:12,) and borrowed from his former calling, is very natural and
significant, and not a little dignified by the inspired writer's lofty
air and manner.
NOTES ON CHAP. III Verse 1. Against the whole family] That is, all, both
the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. In this all the twelve tribes are
included.