Amos 1:13 · KJV
"Thus 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:"
King James Version
What does Amos 1:13 mean? →Passage Context
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:
14But I will kindle a fire in the wall of Rabbah, and it shall devour the palaces thereof, with shouting in the day of battle, with a tempest in the day of the whirlwind:
15And their king shall go into captivity, he and his princes together, saith the LORD.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond to injustice in your community?
2
What does God's judgment mean for you personally?
3
When have you felt the weight of consequences for actions?
Life Application
justice
Seek to advocate for those who are oppressed or marginalized.
compassion
Consider how your actions affect others, especially the vulnerable.
Places in This Verse
Gilead
Gilead was a region east of the Jordan River known for its balm and rugged terrain.
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