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Amos 1:11 Β· KJV

"Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Edom, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because he did pursue his brother with the sword, and did cast off all pity, and his anger did tear perpetually, and he kept his wrath for ever:"

King James Version

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Passage Context

9Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Tyrus, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they delivered up the whole captivity to Edom, and remembered not the brotherly covenant:
10But I will send a fire on the wall of Tyrus, which shall devour the palaces thereof.
11Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Edom, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because he did pursue his brother with the sword, and did cast off all pity, and his anger did tear perpetually, and he kept his wrath for ever:
12But I will send a fire upon Teman, which shall devour the palaces of Bozrah.
13Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of the children of Ammon, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they have ripped up the women with child of Gilead, that they might enlarge their border:

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you handle anger towards others?

2

What does it mean for you to forgive someone?

3

When have you struggled with feelings of resentment?

Life Application

forgiveness

Practice forgiveness in your relationships, letting go of past grievances.

anger

Find healthy outlets for your anger and seek reconciliation.

Places in This Verse

Edom(Southern Jordan today)

A region known for its historical enmity with Israel, often characterized by conflict.

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