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Amos 6:3
You dismiss the day of calamity and bring near a reign of violence.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The prophet Amos addresses the northern kingdom's leadership during a period of military confidence and territorial pride. He confronts them as they compare their nation favorably to Calneh, Hamath, and Gath of the Philistines.
The words — The Hebrew מְנַדִּים (menaddîm) literally means "those who push away" or "dismiss," describing the deliberate rejection of an approaching judgment. The phrase שֶׁבֶת חָמָס (shevet chamās) translates to "a seat of violence" or "reign of violence," indicating the political order they are actively inviting through their complacency.
The thread — This pattern of dismissing impending judgment appears in Amos 9:10, where sinners claim disaster will never confront them, and in Isaiah 56:12, which depicts leaders declaring tomorrow will only be better. Ezekiel 12:27 also records the people's claim that prophetic visions are delayed for many years.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to acknowledge that deliberate disregard of warning does not delay consequences but actively accelerates them. It demands a clear-eyed assessment of present conditions rather than a false sense of security.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Ye that put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near;
Cross-references
- Amos 9:10 All the sinners among My people will die by the sword—all those who say, ‘Disaster will never draw near or confront us.’”
- Isaiah 56:12 “Come, let me get the wine, let us imbibe the strong drink, and tomorrow will be like today, only far better!”
- Ezekiel 12:27 “Son of man, take note that the house of Israel is saying, ‘The vision that he sees is for many years from now; he prophesies about the distant future.’
- Ezekiel 12:22 “Son of man, what is this proverb that you have in the land of Israel: ‘The days go by, and every vision fails’?
- Amos 3:10 “For they know not how to do right,” declares the LORD. “They store up violence and destruction in their citadels.”
- Matthew 24:48 But suppose that servant is wicked and says in his heart, ‘My master will be away a long time.’
- 1 Thessalonians 5:3 While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
- 2 Peter 3:4 “Where is the promise of His coming?” they will ask. “Ever since our fathers fell asleep, everything continues as it has from the beginning of creation.”
- Psalms 94:20 Can a corrupt throne be Your ally—one devising mischief by decree?
- Ecclesiastes 8:11 When the sentence for a crime is not speedily executed, the hearts of men become fully set on doing evil.