what is the significance of the rising of the summer fruit?
This shows that, like summer fruit, the Israelites were ready to be judged. In general, people forget that God has a strong sense of timing. Specifically, the time of avoiding the judgment was passing away. Q: In Am 8:5, what was sinful here, since they were obeying the Law? A: Two points to consider in the answer. Partial obedience: God wants more than just obeying some of the rituals, and disobeying other laws by cheating and oppressing others, as James 2:10-11 also shows. Inward obedience: God wants more than just outward actions, but an inward heart of obedience. Q: In Am 8:9, when will the sun go down at noon? A: There are two views, and the answer could be considered a dual fulfillment. Immediate: According to the Assyrian Chronicles there was an eclipse on 6/15/763 B.C. during a revolt in the Assyrian city of Asshur. (Encylopaedia Britannica 1956 vol.7 p.913) This referred to a solar eclipse during Gods day of judgment according to the New International Bible Commentary p.911. T
