#mishpat

“The LORD [Y---] also has a case against Judah [Yehudah], And will punish Jacob [Ya’aqob] according to his ways; He will repay him according to his deeds.

In the womb he took his brother by the heel [’aqab], And in his mature strength [sara] he contended with God [’Elohiym]. Yes, he wrestled with the angel [mal’ak] and prevailed; He wept and implored His favor. He found Him at Bethel [Beyt-’el], And there He spoke with us [’immanu], And the LORD [Y---], the God of armies [’Elohe hasseba’owt], The LORD [Y---] is His name. 

So as for you, return to your God [beloheka], Maintain kindness [hesed] and justice [umishpat], And wait for your God [’Eloheka] continually [tamiyd].”

Justice and Righteousness in Amos

The Prophet Amos Amos was the earliest prophet whose words are preserved in the form of a book. He prophesied in the Northern Kingdom of Israel somewhere between the years 760-750 B.C. Amos’ preaching took place during the mid-eighth century B. C., a few years before the prophet Hosea began his ministry. The eighth century was a period during which a privileged few in Israel were enjoying…