Amo 6:6 | TNotes | STEP | 6:6 wine by the bowlful: The word translated bowl (Hebrew mizraq ) is related to a verb meaning sprinkle or splash (Hebrew zaraq ; see Exod 24:6 ); the same word identified the basins used for sprinkling blood or water in religious ceremonies (see 2 Kgs 12:13 ; 25:15 ), adding a sense of sacrilege to this description of their drunkenness. • of your nation: The Hebrew text reads of Joseph, referring to the northern kingdom of Israel; see study note on Amos 5:6.

bExod 24:6►

c2 Kgs 12:13►

‏ Amos 6:6

6:6 ^a wine by the bowlful: The word translated bowl (Hebrew mizraq) is related to a verb meaning sprinkle or splash (Hebrew zaraq; see Exod 24:6 ^b); the same word identified the basins used for sprinkling blood or water in religious ceremonies (see 2 Kgs 12:13 ^c; 25:15 ^d), adding a sense of sacrilege to this description of their drunkenness.

• of your nation: The Hebrew text reads of Joseph, referring to the northern kingdom of Israel; see study note on Amos 5:6.