A common misinterpretation takes the passage literally as divine endorsement of sinning more or increasing sacrifices and tithes, ignoring the ironic tone meant to highlight the futility of Israel's empty formalism; others might view it as prescribing specific worship schedules like daily morning offerings or triennial tithing for all believers, whereas it actually condemns corrupt practices at false altars and calls for heartfelt obedience over mere ritual compliance.
Amos 4:4
King James Version (1769)
4 Come to Beth–el, and transgress; at Gilgal multiply transgression; and bring your sacrifices every morning, and your tithes after three years:
Amos 4:4 employs sharp sarcasm from God to rebuke Israel's hypocritical religion, mockingly inviting the people to continue their transgressions at idolatrous centers like Bethel and Gilgal while bringing morning sacrifices and tithes every three years, underscoring that their ritualistic observances without genuine repentance and obedience are worthless and provoke divine judgment rather than acceptance.