Amos 2:16
“And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the LORD.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he that is courageous among the mighty,.... Or "strong in his heart" (b); one that is of a great heart, famous for…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Amos 2:14-16
Israel relied, against God, on his own strength. “Have we not,” they said, “taken to us horns by our own strength?” Amo…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Shall flee away naked - In some cases the alarm shall be in the night; and even the most heroic shall start from his…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Amos 2:9-16
Here, I. God puts his people Israel in mind of the great things he has done for them, in putting them into possession of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
courageous lit. strong(cognate with strengthen, Amo 2:2) of his heart:cf. Psa 27:14; Psa 31:24 ("Be firm; and let thy…