Amos 1:6 · KJV
"Thus 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:"
King James Version
What does Amos 1:6 mean? →Passage Context
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:
8And I will cut off the inhabitant from Ashdod, and him that holdeth the sceptre from Ashkelon, and I will turn mine hand against Ekron: and the remnant of the Philistines shall perish, saith the Lord GOD.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond to the suffering of others?
2
What does it mean for you to show compassion?
3
When have you felt called to help those in captivity or distress?
Life Application
compassion
Actively seek ways to help those who are marginalized or oppressed.
awareness
Educate yourself about modern-day slavery and take action.
Places in This Verse
Gaza(Gaza Strip today)
A coastal city historically significant for its trade and conflicts with Israel.
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