Amos 1:9
“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:”

What does Amos 1:9 mean?
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." This verse is a part of the book of Amos, which…
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The book of Amos, a powerful chronicle from the Old Testament, carries with it the weight of divine judgment against ancient nations. One specific verse, Amos 1:9, offers a glimpse into the heart of God’s justice: "Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Tyrus, and for…
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Heavenly Father, We come before You in the solemnity of our worship and with heavy hearts, reflecting on the insights of Your Word, as conveyed through the prophet Amos. Lord, we acknowledge the weight of sin and its consequences, as expressed in Amos 1:9, "Thus saith the LORD…
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