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Because she threshed Gilead with sledges having iron teeth, <a href="/nlt/amos/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> This is what the LORD says: “The people of Damascus have sinned again and again, and I will not let them go unpunished! They beat down my people in Gilead as grain is threshed with iron sledges. <a href="/esv/amos/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> Thus says the LORD: “For three transgressions of Damascus, and for four, I will not revoke the punishment, because they have threshed Gilead with threshing sledges of iron. <a href="/bsb/amos/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Damascus, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they threshed Gilead with sledges of iron. <a href="/kjv/amos/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Thus 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: <a href="/nkjv/amos/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Thus says the LORD: “For three transgressions of Damascus, and for four, I will not turn away its punishment, Because they have threshed Gilead with implements of iron. <a href="/nasb_/amos/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> This is what the LORD says: “For three offenses of Damascus, and for four, I will not revoke its punishment, Because they threshed Gilead with iron sledges. <a href="/nasb/amos/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> Thus says the LORD, &#8220For three transgressions of Damascus and for four I will not revoke its punishment, Because they threshed Gilead with implements of sharp iron. <a href="/nasb77/amos/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Thus says the LORD, “For three transgressions of Damascus and for four I will not revoke its punishment, Because they threshed Gilead with implements of sharp iron. <a href="/lsb/amos/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Thus says Yahweh, “For three transgressions of Damascus and for four I will not turn back its punishment Because they threshed Gilead with implements of sharp iron. <a href="/amp/amos/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Thus says the LORD, “For three transgressions of Damascus and for four (multiplied delinquencies) I shall not reverse its punishment or revoke My word concerning it, Because they have threshed Gilead [east of the Jordan River] with sharp iron sledges [having spikes that crushed and shredded]. <a href="/csb/amos/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The LORD says: I will not relent from punishing Damascus for three crimes, even four, because they threshed Gilead with iron sledges. <a href="/hcsb/amos/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The LORD says: I will not relent from punishing Damascus for three crimes, even four, because they threshed Gilead with iron sledges. <a href="/asv/amos/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> Thus saith Jehovah: For three transgressions of Damascus, yea, for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they have threshed Gilead with threshing instruments of iron. <a href="/cev/amos/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The LORD said: I will punish Syria for countless crimes, and I won't change my mind. They dragged logs with spikes over the people of Gilead. <a href="/erv/amos/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> Thus saith the LORD: For three transgressions of Damascus, yea, for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they have threshed Gilead with threshing instruments of iron: <a href="/gwt/amos/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> This is what the LORD says: Because Damascus has committed three crimes, and now a fourth crime, I will not change my plans. The Arameans have crushed [the people of] Gilead with iron-spiked threshing sledges. <a href="/gnt/amos/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> The LORD says, "The people of Damascus have sinned again and again, and for this I will certainly punish them. They treated the people of Gilead with savage cruelty. <a href="/isv/amos/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> This is what the LORD says: "For three transgressions of Damascus —and now for a fourth— I will not turn away; because they have trampled down Gilead with ironclad threshing sleds. <a href="/msb/amos/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> This is what the LORD says: ?For three transgressions of Damascus, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they threshed Gilead with sledges of iron. <a href="/net/amos/1.htm">NET Bible</a> This is what the LORD says: "Because Damascus has committed three crimes--make that four!--I will not revoke my decree of judgment. They ripped through Gilead like threshing sledges with iron teeth. <a href="/nheb/amos/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Thus says the LORD: "For three transgressions of Damascus, yes, for four, I will not turn away its punishment; because they have threshed the pregnant women of Gilead with threshing instruments of iron; <a href="/wbt/amos/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Damascus, and for four, I will not turn away its punishment; because they have threshed Gilead with threshing instruments of iron: <a href="/web/amos/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Yahweh says: “For three transgressions of Damascus, yes, for four, I will not turn away its punishment, because they have threshed Gilead with threshing instruments of iron; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/amos/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And thus said YHWH: “For three transgressions of Damascus, "" And for four, I do not reverse it, "" Because of their threshing Gilead with sharp-pointed irons, <a href="/ylt/amos/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And thus said Jehovah: For three transgressions of Damascus, And for four, I do not reverse it, Because of their threshing Gilead with sharp-pointed irons, <a href="/slt/amos/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Thus said Jehovah: For three transgressions of Damascus, and for four, I will not turn back for their threshing Gilead with threshing-sledges of iron.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/amos/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Thus saith the Lord: For three crimes of Damascus, and for four I will not convert it: because they have thrashed Galaad with iron wains. <a href="/cpdv/amos/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Thus says the Lord: For three wicked deeds of Damascus, and for four, I will not convert it, in so far as they have threshed Gilead into iron wagons. <a href="/nabre/amos/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Thus says the LORD: For three crimes of Damascus, and now four— I will not take it back— Because they threshed Gilead with sledges of iron, <a href="/nrsvce/amos/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Thus says the LORD: For three transgressions of Damascus, and for four, I will not revoke the punishment; because they have threshed Gilead with threshing sledges of iron.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/amos/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Thus says 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; <a href="/hpbt/amos/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Thus says LORD JEHOVAH: because of three crimes of Darmsuq, and of the fourth, I will not turn away from them, because they have trodden with nails of iron on Gelad<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/amos/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For thus saith the LORD: For three transgressions of Damascus, yea, for four, I will not reverse it: because they have threshed Gilead with sledges of iron. <a href="/sep/amos/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the Lord said, For three sins of Damascus, and for four, I will not turn away from it; because they sawed with iron saws the women with child of the Galaadites. <a href="/parallel/amos/1-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/u4uh7eMswjw?start=30" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/amos/1.htm">Judgment on Israel's Neighbors</a> …2He said: “The LORD roars from Zion and raises His voice from Jerusalem; the pastures of the shepherds mourn, and the summit of Carmel withers.” 3<a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">This is what</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says:</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">“For</a> <a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: šə·lō·šāh (Number-ms) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">three</a> <a href="/hebrew/6588.htm" title="6588: piš·‘ê (N-mpc) -- Transgression. From pasha'; a revolt.">transgressions</a> <a href="/hebrew/1834.htm" title="1834: ḏam·me·śeq (N-proper-fs) -- A city in Aram (Syria). Or Duwmeseq; or Darmeseq; of foreign origin; Damascus, a city of Syria.">of Damascus,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">even</a> <a href="/hebrew/702.htm" title="702: ’ar·bā·‘āh (Number-ms) -- Four. Masculine oarbaah; from raba'; four.">four,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">I will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: ’ă·šî·ḇen·nū (V-Hifil-Imperf-1cs:: 3mse) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">revoke My judgment,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/1758.htm" title="1758: dū·šām (V-Qal-Inf:: 3mp) -- To tread, thresh. Or dowsh; or diysh; a primitive root; to trample or thresh.">they threshed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1568.htm" title="1568: hag·gil·‘āḏ (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably from Gal'ed; Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites.">Gilead</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2742.htm" title="2742: ba·ḥă·ru·ṣō·wṯ (Prep-b, Art:: N-mpc) -- Incised, incisive, a trench, gold, a threshing-sledge, determination, eager.">with sledges</a> <a href="/hebrew/1270.htm" title="1270: hab·bar·zel (Art:: N-ms) -- Iron. Perhaps from the root of Birzowth; iron; by extension, an iron implement.">of iron.</a> 4So I will send fire upon the house of Hazael to consume the citadels of Ben-hadad.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/17-1.htm">Isaiah 17:1-3</a> This is the burden against Damascus: “Behold, Damascus is no longer a city; it has become a heap of ruins. / The cities of Aroer are forsaken; they will be left to the flocks, which will lie down with no one to fear. / The fortress will disappear from Ephraim, and the sovereignty from Damascus. The remnant of Aram will be like the splendor of the Israelites,” declares the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/jeremiah/49-23.htm">Jeremiah 49:23-27</a> Concerning Damascus: “Hamath and Arpad are put to shame, for they have heard a bad report; they are agitated like the sea; their anxiety cannot be calmed. / Damascus has become feeble; she has turned to flee. Panic has gripped her; anguish and pain have seized her like a woman in labor. / How is the city of praise not forsaken, the town that brings Me joy? ... <a href="/ezekiel/25-15.htm">Ezekiel 25:15-17</a> This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because the Philistines acted in vengeance, taking vengeance with malice of soul to destroy Judah with ancient hostility, / therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I will stretch out My hand against the Philistines, and I will cut off the Cherethites and destroy the remnant along the coast. / I will execute great vengeance against them with furious reproof. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I lay My vengeance upon them.’” <a href="/zechariah/9-1.htm">Zechariah 9:1-2</a> This is the burden of the word of the LORD against the land of Hadrach and Damascus its resting place—for the eyes of men and of all the tribes of Israel are upon the LORD— / and also against Hamath, which borders it, as well as Tyre and Sidon, though they are very shrewd. <a href="/2_kings/13-3.htm">2 Kings 13:3</a> So the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He delivered them continually into the hands of Hazael king of Aram and his son Ben-hadad. <a href="/2_kings/13-7.htm">2 Kings 13:7</a> Jehoahaz had no army left, except fifty horsemen, ten chariots, and ten thousand foot soldiers, because the king of Aram had destroyed them and made them like the dust at threshing. <a href="/2_kings/16-9.htm">2 Kings 16:9</a> So the king of Assyria responded to him, marched up to Damascus, and captured it. He took its people to Kir as captives and put Rezin to death. <a href="/2_kings/18-34.htm">2 Kings 18:34</a> Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah? Have they delivered Samaria from my hand? <a href="/2_kings/19-13.htm">2 Kings 19:13</a> Where are the kings of Hamath, Arpad, Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah?’” <a href="/isaiah/7-8.htm">Isaiah 7:8</a> For the head of Aram is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin. Within sixty-five years Ephraim will be shattered as a people. <a href="/isaiah/8-4.htm">Isaiah 8:4</a> For before the boy knows how to cry ‘Father’ or ‘Mother,’ the wealth of Damascus and the plunder of Samaria will be carried off by the king of Assyria.” <a href="/isaiah/10-9.htm">Isaiah 10:9</a> “Is not Calno like Carchemish? Is not Hamath like Arpad? Is not Samaria like Damascus? <a href="/isaiah/14-28.htm">Isaiah 14:28-31</a> In the year that King Ahaz died, this burden was received: / Do not rejoice, all you Philistines, that the rod that struck you is broken. For a viper will spring from the root of the snake, and a flying serpent from its egg. / Then the firstborn of the poor will find pasture, and the needy will lie down in safety, but I will kill your root by famine, and your remnant will be slain. ... <a href="/isaiah/15-1.htm">Isaiah 15:1</a> This is the burden against Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night! Kir in Moab is devastated, destroyed in a night! <a href="/isaiah/17-1.htm">Isaiah 17:1</a> This is the burden against Damascus: “Behold, Damascus is no longer a city; it has become a heap of ruins.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Thus said 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:For.<a href="/amos/1-6.htm">Amos 1:6,9,11,13</a> 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: … <a href="/amos/2-1.htm">Amos 2:1,4,6</a> Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Moab, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because he burned the bones of the king of Edom into lime: … <a href="/job/5-19.htm">Job 5:19</a> He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.Damascus.<a href="/isaiah/7-8.htm">Isaiah 7:8</a> For the head of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin; and within threescore and five years shall Ephraim be broken, that it be not a people.<a href="/isaiah/8-4.htm">Isaiah 8:4</a> For before the child shall have knowledge to cry, My father, and my mother, the riches of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria shall be taken away before the king of Assyria.<a href="/isaiah/17-1.htm">Isaiah 17:1</a> The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap.and for four.<a href="/amos/1-6.htm">Amos 1:6,9-2:16</a> 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: … because.<a href="/1_kings/19-17.htm">1 Kings 19:17</a> And it shall come to pass, that him that escapeth the sword of Hazael shall Jehu slay: and him that escapeth from the sword of Jehu shall Elisha slay.<a href="/2_kings/8-12.htm">2 Kings 8:12</a> And Hazael said, Why weepeth my lord? And he answered, Because I know the evil that thou wilt do unto the children of Israel: their strong holds wilt thou set on fire, and their young men wilt thou slay with the sword, and wilt dash their children, and rip up their women with child.<a href="/2_kings/10-32.htm">2 Kings 10:32,33</a> In those days the LORD began to cut Israel short: and Hazael smote them in all the coasts of Israel; … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joel/3-1.htm">Changed</a> <a href="/hosea/7-1.htm">Crimes</a> <a href="/hosea/10-11.htm">Crushing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Damascus</a> <a href="/joel/3-3.htm">Fate</a> <a href="/daniel/11-4.htm">Four</a> <a href="/hosea/12-11.htm">Gilead</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-15.htm">Grain-Crushing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-12.htm">Implements</a> <a href="/daniel/6-18.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/daniel/7-19.htm">Iron</a> <a href="/psalms/107-10.htm">Irons</a> <a href="/joel/3-21.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-13.htm">Reverse</a> <a href="/psalms/132-11.htm">Revoke</a> <a href="/daniel/4-17.htm">Sentence</a> <a href="/ezekiel/28-24.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/job/41-26.htm">Sharp-Pointed</a> <a href="/hosea/14-2.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-23.htm">Sledges</a> <a href="/joel/1-7.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/daniel/12-12.htm">Three</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-27.htm">Threshed</a> <a href="/joel/2-24.htm">Threshing</a> <a href="/hosea/10-10.htm">Transgressions</a> <a href="/joel/3-1.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/hosea/14-4.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/amos/1-6.htm">Changed</a> <a href="/amos/1-6.htm">Crimes</a> <a href="/amos/2-7.htm">Crushing</a> <a href="/amos/1-5.htm">Damascus</a> <a href="/amos/1-6.htm">Fate</a> <a href="/amos/1-6.htm">Four</a> <a href="/amos/1-13.htm">Gilead</a> <a href="/job/41-30.htm">Grain-Crushing</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-15.htm">Implements</a> <a href="/amos/5-23.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/micah/4-13.htm">Iron</a> <a href="/mark/5-4.htm">Irons</a> <a href="/amos/1-6.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/amos/1-6.htm">Reverse</a> <a href="/amos/1-6.htm">Revoke</a> <a href="/amos/1-6.htm">Sentence</a> <a href="/nahum/1-4.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/exodus/21-6.htm">Sharp-Pointed</a> <a href="/amos/1-6.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-22.htm">Sledges</a> <a href="/amos/1-6.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/amos/1-6.htm">Three</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-12.htm">Threshed</a> <a href="/micah/4-12.htm">Threshing</a> <a href="/amos/1-6.htm">Transgressions</a> <a href="/amos/1-6.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/amos/1-6.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Amos 1</div>1. <a href="/amos/1-1.htm">The time when Amos prophesied.</a> 3. <a href="/amos/1-3.htm">He shows God's judgment upon Syria,</a> 6. <a href="/amos/1-6.htm">upon the Philistines,</a> 9. <a href="/amos/1-9.htm">upon Tyrus,</a> 11. <a href="/amos/1-11.htm">upon Edom,</a> 13. <a href="/amos/1-13.htm">upon Ammon.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/amos/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/amos/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/amos/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>This is what the LORD says: This phrase introduces a divine oracle, emphasizing that the message comes directly from God. It establishes the authority and seriousness of the prophecy. The use of "LORD" in all caps signifies the covenant name of God, Yahweh, highlighting His relationship with Israel and His sovereignty over all nations.For three transgressions of Damascus, even four: This expression is a Hebrew idiom indicating a fullness or completeness of sin, suggesting that Damascus has committed numerous offenses. Damascus, the capital of Aram (modern-day Syria), was a significant city in the ancient Near East. The phrase implies that the sins of Damascus have reached a tipping point, warranting divine judgment.I will not revoke My judgment: God's decision is firm and irreversible. This underscores the certainty of the impending judgment due to the persistent and grievous nature of the sins committed. It reflects God's justice and the principle that persistent sin leads to inevitable consequences.because they threshed Gilead with sledges of iron: This imagery describes a brutal and violent act against the people of Gilead, a region east of the Jordan River. Threshing with iron sledges suggests severe oppression and cruelty, akin to the agricultural process of separating grain from chaff. Historically, this likely refers to the Aramean invasions and the harsh treatment of the Israelites in Gilead. The metaphor highlights the inhumanity and severity of the actions that have provoked God's judgment.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/amos.htm">Amos</a> A prophet from Tekoa, called by God to deliver messages of judgment to Israel and surrounding nations. 2. <a href="/topical/d/damascus.htm">Damascus</a> The capital of Aram (modern-day Syria), known for its wealth and military power. 3. <a href="/topical/g/gilead.htm">Gilead</a> A region east of the Jordan River, often associated with the tribes of Gad and Manasseh, known for its balm and fertile land. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, who speaks through His prophets to deliver His judgments. 5. <a href="/topical/t/transgressions.htm">Transgressions</a> Refers to the repeated sins or offenses committed by Damascus, which have provoked God's judgment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_certainty_of_god's_judgment.htm">The Certainty of God's Judgment</a> God's declaration "I will not revoke My judgment" emphasizes His commitment to justice. Believers should understand that God's patience has limits, and persistent sin will be addressed. <a href="/topical/t/the_weight_of_sin.htm">The Weight of Sin</a> The phrase "for three transgressions, even four" indicates a fullness or completeness of sin. It serves as a reminder that God is aware of all our actions, and repeated offenses accumulate before Him. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_justice.htm">The Importance of Justice</a> The specific sin of Damascus, "threshing Gilead with sledges of iron," highlights the brutality and injustice that God condemns. Christians are called to act justly and oppose oppression in all forms. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a> This passage shows that God holds all nations accountable, not just Israel. Believers should trust in God's ultimate control over world events and His ability to bring about His purposes. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_mercy.htm">Repentance and Mercy</a> While this verse focuses on judgment, the broader biblical account offers hope through repentance. Christians should be encouraged to seek God's mercy and turn from sin.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_amos_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Amos 1</a> <a href="/q/records_of_damascus_'threshing'_gilead.htm">(Amos 1:3) Are there historical records confirming any “threshing” of Gilead by Damascus in the manner Amos describes? </a> <a href="/q/what_does_''three_sins,_even_four''_mean.htm">What does "three sins, even four" mean in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_amos_teach_about_justice.htm">What lessons does Amos teach about justice and righteousness?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_damascus.htm">What does the Bible say about Damascus?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/amos/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>CURSE ON DAMASCUS.(3) Three transgressions . . .--This form of transgression, which occurs eight times in the prologue, is not an arithmetical, but a strongly idiomatic phrase, signifying "multiplied or repeated delinquencies" (Henderson).Turn away . . .--Rather, will not turn it back--i.e., the sore judgment I have purposed. (Comp. <a href="/context/2_kings/10-32.htm" title="In those days the LORD began to cut Israel short: and Hazael smote them in all the coasts of Israel;">2Kings 10:32-33</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/amos/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 3-5. - Before announcing the judgment on Israel, Amos proclaims the punishment on neighbouring heathen nations for their injurious treatment of the chosen people, thus showing God's care for his elect, and leading them to fear vengeance for their own greater sins towards him. The order observed in denouncing these nations is not geographical, but is regulated by the nature of each people's relation to Israel, and the degree in which they have sinned against her. The denunciation begins with Syria, her hitherto most oppressive enemy, and the least akin. Verse 3. - For three transgressions of Damascus, and for four. This form of expression is repeated in each of the following strophes, and some critics have taken the terms literally, and have tried to identify that particular number of transgressions in each case; but this is trifling. The phrase and others similar to it are not uncommon, and are used to signify a great number, the last mentioned being supposed to fill up the measure and make it overflow. Thus <a href="/job/5-19.htm">Job 5:19</a>, "He shall deliver thee in six troubles, yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee" (comp. <a href="/job/33-29.htm">Job 33:29</a>; <a href="/proverbs/30-15.htm">Proverbs 30:15, 18, 21</a>; <a href="/ecclesiastes/11-2.htm">Ecclesiastes 11:2</a>). So Hom., 'Od.,' 5:306, Τρισμάκαρες Δαναοὶ καὶ τετράκισ: and Virg., 'AEn.,' 1:94, "O terque quaterque beati;" comp. Hor., 'Carm,' 1:31, 13. Damascus had been an active enemy of Israel since the time that Rezon threw off his allegiance (<a href="/1_kings/11-23.htm">1 Kings 11:23</a>, etc.), and seized Damascus, which had been tributary to David (<a href="/2_samuel/8-5.htm">2 Samuel 8:5</a>). The history of the wars carried on by Syria against the Jews may be read in the sacred books (see <a href="/1_kings/15-19.htm">1 Kings 15:19</a>, etc.; <a href="/2_chronicles/16-2.htm">2 Chronicles 16:2</a>, etc.; <a href="/1_kings/20.htm">1 Kings 20</a>; <a href="/1_kings/22.htm">1 Kings 22</a>; <a href="/2_kings/7.htm">2 Kings 7</a>; <a href="/2_kings/9-14.htm">2 Kings 9:14</a>, etc.; 2 Kings 10:32, etc.; 2 Kings 12:18; 13:5, 25; <a href="/2_chronicles/24-23.htm">2 Chronicles 24:23</a>, etc.; <a href="/2_kings/14-28.htm">2 Kings 14:28</a>). I will not turn away the punishment thereof. So in the following strophes. Literally, I will not reverse it. Amos does not expressly say what; but he means the sentence or judgment (comp. <a href="/numbers/23-20.htm">Numbers 23:20</a>, "I cannot reverse it," where the same word is used). The Latin Vulgate gives, Non convertam eum, i.e. Damascum, which Knabenbauer explains, "I will not avert its destruction, will not turn it aside from its downward course." The LXX. renders, Οὐκ ἀποστραφήσομαι αὐτόν, "I will not turn away from it," i.e., as explained by Theodoret, "I will no longer disregard its sins." Because they have threshed Gilead. This is the culminating offence of the Syrians. The word rendered "threshing instrument" (charutz) signifies a kind of corn drag made of heavy planks fastened together and armed beneath with sharp stones or iron points. This machine, weighted with the driver who sat or stood upon it, was drawn by oxen over the corn (comp. <a href="/isaiah/28-27.htm">Isaiah 28:27</a>; <a href="/isaiah/41-15.htm">Isaiah 41:15</a>). A representation of it is given by Smith, 'Dict. of Bible,' 1:31, and Kitto, 'Cyclop.,' 1:86. Such an instrument, set with sharp flints in rows, was to be seen in the Indian and Colonial Exhibition of the year 1886, in the Cyprus department. Another kind of instrmuent (moreg) is thus described by Jerome: "Est autem genus plaustri, quod rotis subter ferreis atque dentatis volvitur, ut excussis frumentis stipulam in areis conterat, et in cibos jumentorum propter foeni sterilitatem paleas comminuat." Such an implement was used in the infliction of capital punishment by David (<a href="/2_samuel/12-31.htm">2 Samuel 12:31</a>; comp. <a href="/proverbs/20-26.htm">Proverbs 20:26</a>). Gilead is here put for all the country east of Jordan (<a href="/joshua/22-9.htm">Joshua 22:9</a>). The cruel treatment referred to in the text occurred in the time of Hazael during the reign of Jehu (<a href="/2_kings/10-32.htm">2 Kings 10:32</a>, etc.; comp. 13:7). The Septuagint has, "Because with iron saws they sawed asunder women with child." This is doubtless a reminiscence of Elisha's words to Hazael (<a href="/2_kings/8-12.htm">2 Kings 8:12</a>). <a href="/commentaries/amos/1-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>This is what כֹּ֚ה (kōh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel says: אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “For עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against three שְׁלֹשָׁה֙ (šə·lō·šāh) Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> Three, third, thrice transgressions פִּשְׁעֵ֣י (piš·‘ê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6588.htm">Strong's 6588: </a> Transgression of Damascus, דַמֶּ֔שֶׂק (ḏam·me·śeq) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1834.htm">Strong's 1834: </a> Damascus -- a city in Aram (Syria) even וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against four, אַרְבָּעָ֖ה (’ar·bā·‘āh) Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_702.htm">Strong's 702: </a> Four I will not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no revoke [My judgment], אֲשִׁיבֶ֑נּוּ (’ă·šî·ḇen·nū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again because עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against they threshed דּוּשָׁ֛ם (dū·šām) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1758.htm">Strong's 1758: </a> To trample, thresh Gilead הַגִּלְעָֽד׃ (hag·gil·‘āḏ) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1568.htm">Strong's 1568: </a> Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites with sledges בַּחֲרֻצ֥וֹת (ba·ḥă·ru·ṣō·wṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2742.htm">Strong's 2742: </a> Incised, incisive, a trench, gold, a threshing-sledge, determination, eager of iron. הַבַּרְזֶ֖ל (hab·bar·zel) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1270.htm">Strong's 1270: </a> Iron, an iron implement <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/amos/1-3.htm">Amos 1:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/amos/1-3.htm">Amos 1:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/amos/1-3.htm">Amos 1:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/amos/1-3.htm">Amos 1:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/amos/1-3.htm">Amos 1:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/amos/1-3.htm">Amos 1:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/amos/1-3.htm">Amos 1:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/amos/1-3.htm">Amos 1:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/amos/1-3.htm">Amos 1:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/amos/1-3.htm">Amos 1:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/amos/1-3.htm">OT Prophets: Amos 1:3 Thus says Yahweh: For three transgressions (Amo. 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