''Hear this word, you cows of Bashan...'' Cows of Bashan in the statement above refers to the

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Christian Religious Studies - 2007 Subject: Christian Religious Studies

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''Hear this word, you cows of Bashan...''

Cows of Bashan in the statement above refers to the

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The phrase "cows of Bashan" is used in Amos 4:1 to refer to the wealthy and influential women in Samaria who were oppressing the poor and needy. The term "Bashan" refers to a region east of the Jordan River known for its fertile land and abundant pastures, and cows were a symbol of wealth and prosperity. Therefore, calling these women "cows of Bashan" was a way of denouncing their greed and selfishness, and their exploitation of the poor.
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