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Amos 4:5

Amos 4:5
And offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving with leaven, and proclaim and publish the free offerings: for this liketh you, O ye children of Israel, saith the Lord GOD.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving with leaven,.... Which some observe was contrary to the law, which forbids all…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

And offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving with leaven - But amid this boastful service, all was self-will. In little or…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Over a sacrifice of thanksgiving - To the senseless metal, and the unfeeling stock and stone images, from which ye never…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Amos 4:1-5

It is here foretold, in the name of God, that oppressors shall be humbled and idolaters shall be hardened.

I. That proud…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

offer make into sweet smoke (the Homeric κνίση, Il.I. 319), a term used technically of the consumption of sacrifices…