Discussion: Day of Yahweh, Justice and Sacrifice Word Study
Based upon the following three words from the Old Testament book of Amos 5:18, 24, 25 please address the below:
(1) Day of Yahweh
(2) Justice
(3) Sacrifice
What are the parts of speech for each word?
What is type of verb root is each word?
How is each word translated in other versions of the Bible? How are these other translations such as NIV, NRSV or NASB, useful in understanding the meaning(s) of these words?
How are the words used in other OT passages? What important insights do these other translation/usages have for each of these words.
How do the new insights into the meaning(s) of the words better explain them and what implication do these words have on the local church, and/or society-at-large.
Provide a list of resources used.