Can two walk together if they do not agree. Part 2

Now lets take at look at language.

In the context of language in Amos 3:3 all we really need to focus on is one word. Often translated as agree in many of our translations. In Hebrew it is the Word yaw-ad.

It is strong s number H3259
יעד
yâ‛ad
yaw-ad'
A primitive root; to fix upon (by agreement or appointment); by implication to meet (at a stated time), to summon (to trial), to direct (in a certain quarter or position), to engage (for marriage): - agree, (make an) appoint (-ment, a time), assemble (selves), betroth, gather (selves, together), meet (together), set (a time).

The Theological wordbook says that it means appoint, betroth, assemble, meet, set. Its derivatives are (eda) congregation, (moed) appointed place, (moad) place of assembly, and (muada) cities appointed. The meanings of this root and all the words that it is tied to would take a day to write out. So lets move on.

Through this we can see that the meaning and implication of this word is not for two men to agree on a theological statement. But to agree at an appointed time or place. In other words how can two meet if they do not set an appointed time or place. How can a prophet speak on behalf of God without having first met Him and received His counsel. How can a people worship and meet with God without having meet Him and revived His counsel in Hist times, and place?

From the context before we can see that Amos is not speaking of simply two men agreeing. But God and man meeting at Gods appointed times and places. Receiving Gods counsel IN Gods way.

It is my beliefs that this verse would be better translated as “Would two walk together, without having met?” When looking at the context it is hard to derive a meaning of division.
It seems to be speaking of a spirit of unity. Man recognizing Gods appointed times, and places and meeting with Him at the Times God has set forth. Having a relationship with God in Gods way. Meeting with God to truly worship Him in His way.

This verse does not seem to me, to be about men fighting, attacking, and splitting over theological differences. But our God asking us to seek Him, and His ways. To set aside our own ways and accompany Him in His.

1Jn 3:1 See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God! For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.
1Jn 3:2 Beloved ones, now we are children of God. And it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.
1Jn 3:3 And everyone having this expectation in Him cleanses himself, as He is clean.

It is time that we stop trying to justify our behavior with Scripture and start learning to follow the Word of God. We must stop trying to openly cause rebellion, and begin to build the community that our God has asked us to to be. In short we must learn to agree to disagree on those things that are simply beyond the fullness of our understanding, and begin to come together in unity weather we agree on every detail or not. We must begin making community one of our priorities, rather than simply looking for excuses as to why we can avoid it.

As we go forth and test these new ideas in Scripture let us pray that our Father gives us His Spirit of wisdom, understanding, and truth. So we may see and walk as our Messiah walked, and be true disciples in the Name of Yeshua (Jesus).  May we pray for eyes to see, ears to hear, and hearts to change for the glory of our God