Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
swear by the sin of Samaria—namely, the calves (Deuteronomy 9:21; Hosea 4:15). "Swear by" means to worship (Psalms 63:11).
The manner—that is, as "the way" is used (Psalms 139:24; Acts 9:2), the mode of worship.
Thy god, O Dan—the other golden calf at Dan (I Kings 22:26-30).
liveth . . . liveth—rather, "May thy god . . . live . . . may the manner . . . live." Or, "As (surely as) thy god, O Dan, liveth." This is their formula when they swear; not "May Jehovah live!" or, "As Jehovah liveth!"
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Amos 8:14:
Jeremiah 4:2
Amos 5:5
Amos 7:9
Amos 8:1
Amos 9:1
Revelation 7:3
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