Amos 6:5 Meaning
That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David;
Context Explained
3Ye that put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near;
4That lie upon beds of ivory, and stretch themselves upon their couches, and eat the lambs out of the flock, and the calves out of the midst of the stall;
5That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David;
6That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
7Therefore now shall they go captive with the first that go captive, and the banquet of them that stretched themselves shall be removed.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Ecclesiastes 2:1
Ecclesiastes discusses the futility of seeking pleasure, similar to Amos's critique.
Colossians 3:2
Paul encourages believers to set their minds on things above, contrasting with the distractions in Amos.
1 John 2:15-17
John warns against loving the world, echoing Amos's critique of misplaced priorities.
Source: Amos 6:5