Amos 1:9 · KJV
"Thus 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:"
King James Version
What does Amos 1:9 mean? →Passage Context
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.
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:
Reflection Questions
1
What does it mean to you to uphold your commitments?
2
How do you respond when trust is broken?
3
When have you witnessed betrayal in relationships?
Life Application
trust
Work on building trust in your relationships through honesty.
covenant
Reflect on your commitments and how you can honor them.
Places in This Verse
Tyre(Tyre, Lebanon today)
An ancient city known for its trade and maritime power, often in conflict with Israel.
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