Amos 1:5 · KJV
"I will break also the bar of Damascus, and cut off the inhabitant from the plain of Aven, and him that holdeth the sceptre from the house of Eden: and the people of Syria shall go into captivity unto Kir, saith the LORD."
King James Version
What does Amos 1:5 mean? →Passage Context
3Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Damascus, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they have threshed Gilead with threshing instruments of iron:
4But I will send a fire into the house of Hazael, which shall devour the palaces of Ben-hadad.
5I will break also the bar of Damascus, and cut off the inhabitant from the plain of Aven, and him that holdeth the sceptre from the house of Eden: and the people of Syria shall go into captivity unto Kir, saith the LORD.
6Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Gaza, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they carried away captive the whole captivity, to deliver them up to Edom:
7But I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, which shall devour the palaces thereof:
Reflection Questions
1
What does it mean to you that God holds nations accountable?
2
How do you view the concept of divine justice in your life?
3
When have you felt the effects of conflict or injustice?
Life Application
peace
Pray for peace in regions affected by conflict.
accountability
Reflect on your actions and their impact on others.
Places in This Verse
Damascus(Damascus, Syria today)
An ancient city, often mentioned in biblical texts, known for its role in various conflicts.
Aven
A location referenced in the context of judgment, associated with idolatry.
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