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NASB | Amos 4:1 Hear this word, you cows of Bashan who are on the mountain of Samaria, Who oppress the poor, who crush the needy, Who say to your husbands, "Bring now, that we may drink!" |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Amos 4:1 Hear this word, you [well-fed, pampered] cows (women) of Bashan who are on the mountain of Samaria, Who oppress the poor, who crush the needy, Who say to their husbands, "Bring [the wine] now, and let us drink!" [Ps 22:12; Ezek 39:18] |
Bible Question: Are women being called 'cows' in this verse? |
Bible Answer: What an indelicate question, Nolan -- there are ladies present :-) But yes, sure enough, cows is what Amos calls the women of Samaria who lived luxurious lives. He was comparing the upper-class women to the best breed of cattle in Canaan, which were pampered and given the run of the best pastures. Whether by his odd metaphor Amos meant to flatter or insult these women is not certain. And Scripture doesn't reveal what the women thought of being called cows. I considered asking my wife what she thought about this passage but later decided I'd better not take the risk! --Hank |