SIL Translator’s Notes on Amos 5:15

5:15a Hate evil and love good;

Love what is good, and hate what is evil.
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You (plur.) should hate what is wrong/wicked. You (plur.) should love what is right/good.

5:15b establish justice in the gate.

Make sure the judges in court judge fairly.
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And in court, ⌊you (plur.) should⌋ judge ⌊people⌋ without bias.

5:15c Perhaps the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be gracious

⌊Then⌋ Yahweh the Most Powerful God might show favor
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⌊If you do this⌋ then maybe Yahweh, the God of hosts/armies of angels, may act kindly towards

5:15d to the remnant of Joseph.”

to the remaining descendants of Joseph.”
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any of you (plur.) who belong to Joseph’s family line.”

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