Amos 3:14 · KJV
"That in the day that I shall visit the transgressions of Israel upon him I will also visit the altars of Beth-el: and the horns of the altar shall be cut off, and fall to the ground."
King James Version
What does Amos 3:14 mean? →Passage Context
12Thus saith the LORD; As the shepherd taketh out of the mouth of the lion two legs, or a piece of an ear; so shall the children of Israel be taken out that dwell in Samaria in the corner of a bed, and in Damascus in a couch.
13Hear ye, and testify in the house of Jacob, saith the Lord GOD, the God of hosts,
14That in the day that I shall visit the transgressions of Israel upon him I will also visit the altars of Beth-el: and the horns of the altar shall be cut off, and fall to the ground.
15And I will smite the winter house with the summer house; and the houses of ivory shall perish, and the great houses shall have an end, saith the LORD.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you identify false idols in your life?
2
What does God's judgment mean for you personally?
3
When have you had to confront your own transgressions?
Life Application
worship
Evaluate what you prioritize in your life and ensure it aligns with your faith.
repentance
Seek forgiveness for areas where you have strayed from God's path.
Places in This Verse
Beth-el
An ancient city that became a center for idol worship in Israel, symbolizing spiritual decline.
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