Amos 6:4 - Exposition

That lie upon beds of ivory; couches inlaid with ivory (see note on Amos 3:15 ) at meals. The prophet substantiates his denunciation by describing their selfish luxury and debauchery. Stretch themselves literally, are poured out ; Septuagint, κατασπαταλῶντες , " wantoning. " Out of the midst of the stall. Calves put up to be fattened. They do this presumably net on festivals, when it would have been proper and excusable, but every day.