Amo 3:2 | TNotes | STEP | 3:2 The word translated been intimate indicates personal and experiential knowledge that often extends beyond mere intellectual awareness. It can indicate formal recognition and acknowledgment (Exod 1:8 ; 5:2 ), personal experience (Gen 2:17 ), or sexual relations (Gen 4:1 ). This word is frequently used of God’s relationship with Israel (Hos 5:3 ) and of Israel’s ideal relationship with God (Hos 2:20 ). Because of Israel’s privileged status, God would hold them accountable for all their sins, not just some of them. God holds people accountable in terms of what has been given them (Luke 12:47-48 ).

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‏ Amos 3:2

3:2 ^a The word translated been intimate indicates personal and experiential knowledge that often extends beyond mere intellectual awareness. It can indicate formal recognition and acknowledgment (Exod 1:8 ^b; 5:2 ^c), personal experience (Gen 2:17 ^d), or sexual relations (Gen 4:1 ^e). This word is frequently used of God’s relationship with Israel (Hos 5:3 ^f) and of Israel’s ideal relationship with God (Hos 2:20 ^g). Because of Israel’s privileged status, God would hold them accountable for all their sins, not just some of them. God holds people accountable in terms of what has been given them (Luke 12:47-48 ^h).