The words may be
express humility before a sovereign God who is not under compulsion to be gracious.1 Amos is not doubting the certainty of God’s promises (Amos 5:4) but recognizing that one must come humbly to the Lord.
The words may be
express humility before a sovereign God who is not under compulsion to be gracious.1 Amos is not doubting the certainty of God’s promises (Amos 5:4) but recognizing that one must come humbly to the Lord.
15 Hate evil, and love good, and establish justice in the gate; it may be that the LORD, the God of hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.