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Because he pursued his brother with a sword and slaughtered the women of the land, because his anger raged continually and his fury flamed unchecked, <a href="/nlt/amos/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> This is what the LORD says: “The people of Edom have sinned again and again, and I will not let them go unpunished! They chased down their relatives, the Israelites, with swords, showing them no mercy. In their rage, they slashed them continually and were unrelenting in their anger. <a href="/esv/amos/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> Thus says the LORD: “For three transgressions of Edom, and for four, I will not revoke the punishment, because he pursued his brother with the sword and cast off all pity, and his anger tore perpetually, and he kept his wrath forever. <a href="/bsb/amos/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Edom, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he pursued his brother with the sword and stifled all compassion; his anger raged continually, and his fury flamed incessantly. <a href="/kjv/amos/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Thus 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: <a href="/nkjv/amos/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Thus says the LORD: “For three transgressions of Edom, and for four, I will not turn away its punishment, Because he pursued his brother with the sword, And cast off all pity; His anger tore perpetually, And he kept his wrath forever. <a href="/nasb_/amos/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> This is what the LORD says: “For three offenses of Edom, and for four, I will not revoke its punishment, Because he pursued his brother with the sword And stifled his compassion; His anger also tore continually, And he maintained his fury forever. <a href="/nasb/amos/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> Thus says the LORD, &#8220For three transgressions of Edom and for four I will not revoke its punishment, Because he pursued his brother with the sword, While he stifled his compassion; His anger also tore continually, And he maintained his fury forever. <a href="/nasb77/amos/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Thus says the LORD, “For three transgressions of Edom and for four I will not revoke its punishment, Because he pursued his brother with the sword, While he stifled his compassion; His anger also tore continually, And he maintained his fury forever. <a href="/lsb/amos/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Thus says Yahweh, “For three transgressions of Edom and for four I will not turn back its punishment Because he pursued his brother with the sword While he corrupted his compassion; And his anger also tore continually, And he kept his wrath forever. <a href="/amp/amos/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Thus says the LORD, “For three transgressions of Edom [the descendants of Esau] and for four (multiplied delinquencies) I will not reverse its punishment or revoke My word concerning it, Because he pursued his brother Jacob (Israel) with the sword, Corrupting and stifling his compassions and casting off all mercy; His destructive anger raged continually, And he maintained [and nurtured] his wrath forever. <a href="/csb/amos/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The LORD says: I will not relent from punishing Edom for three crimes, even four, because he pursued his brother with the sword. He stifled his compassion, his anger tore at him continually, and he harbored his rage incessantly. <a href="/hcsb/amos/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The LORD says: I will not relent from punishing Edom for three crimes, even four, because he pursued his brother with the sword. He stifled his compassion, his anger tore at them continually, and he harbored his rage incessantly. <a href="/asv/amos/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> Thus saith Jehovah: For three transgressions of Edom, yea, 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. <a href="/cev/amos/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The LORD said: I will punish Edom for countless crimes, and I won't change my mind. They killed their own relatives and were so terribly furious that they showed no mercy. <a href="/erv/amos/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> Thus saith the LORD: For three transgressions of Edom, yea, 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: <a href="/gwt/amos/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> This is what the LORD says: Because Edom has committed three crimes, and now a fourth crime, I will not change my plans. The Edomites pursued their relatives with swords. They refused to show any compassion to them. Their anger was unstoppable. They refused to control their fury. <a href="/gnt/amos/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> The LORD says, "The people of Edom have sinned again and again, and for this I will certainly punish them. They hunted down their relatives, the Israelites, and showed them no mercy. Their anger had no limits, and they never let it die. <a href="/isv/amos/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> This is what the LORD says: "For three transgressions of Edom —and now for a fourth— I will not turn away; because he pursued his brother with a sword, refusing to be compassionate. His anger was raging continuously; he kept up his unending wrath. <a href="/msb/amos/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> This is what the LORD says: ?For three transgressions of Edom, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he pursued his brother with the sword and stifled all compassion; his anger raged continually, and his fury flamed incessantly. <a href="/net/amos/1.htm">NET Bible</a> This is what the LORD says: "Because Edom has committed three crimes--make that four!--I will not revoke my decree of judgment. He chased his brother with a sword; he wiped out his allies. In his anger he tore them apart without stopping to rest; in his fury he relentlessly attacked them. <a href="/nheb/amos/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Thus says the LORD: "For three transgressions of Edom, yes, for four, I will not turn away its punishment; because he pursued his brother with the sword, and cast off all pity, and his anger raged continually, and he kept his wrath forever; <a href="/wbt/amos/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Edom, and for four, I will not turn away its punishment: because he pursued his brother with the sword, and cast off all pity, and his anger did tear perpetually, and he kept his wrath for ever: <a href="/web/amos/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Yahweh says: “For three transgressions of Edom, yes, for four, I will not turn away its punishment, because he pursued his brother with the sword and cast off all pity, and his anger raged continually, and he kept his wrath forever; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/amos/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Thus said YHWH: “For three transgressions of Edom, "" And for four, I do not reverse it, "" Because of his pursuing his brother with a sword, "" And he has destroyed his mercies, "" And his anger tears continuously, "" And his wrath—he has kept it forever, <a href="/ylt/amos/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Thus said Jehovah: For three transgressions of Edom, And for four, I do not reverse it, Because of his pursuing with a sword his brother, And he hath destroyed his mercies, And tear perpetually doth his anger, And his wrath -- he hath kept it for ever, <a href="/slt/amos/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Thus said Jehovah: For three transgressions of Edom, and for four, I will not turn it back: for his pursuing his brother with the sword, and he destroyed his compassions, and his anger will rend forever, and his wrath was observed perpetually.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/amos/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Thus saith the Lord: For three crimes of Edom, and for four I will not convert him: because he hath pursued his brother with the sword, and hath cast off all pity, and hath carried on his fury, and hath kept his wrath to the end. <a href="/cpdv/amos/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Thus says the Lord: For three wicked deeds of Edom, and for four, I will not convert him, in so far as he has been pursuing his brother with the sword and has outraged his brother’s compassion, and he has gone beyond his anger and has held onto his indignation until the end. <a href="/nabre/amos/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Thus says the LORD: For three crimes of Edom, and now four— I will not take it back— Because he pursued his brother with the sword, suppressing all pity, Persisting in his anger, his wrath raging without end, <a href="/nrsvce/amos/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Thus says the LORD: For three transgressions of Edom, and for four, I will not revoke the punishment; because he pursued his brother with the sword and cast off all pity; he maintained his anger perpetually, and kept his wrath forever.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/amos/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Thus says 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 he kept his anger perpetually and he kept his wrath for ever; <a href="/hpbt/amos/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Thus says LORD JEHOVAH: for three crimes of Edom, and for the fourth, I shall not turn from them, because he persecuted his brother by the sword, and he destroyed his friends and he keeps his passion for eternity and his anger he keeps for eternities<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/amos/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Thus saith the LORD: For three transgressions of Edom, yea, for four, I will not reverse it: 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. <a href="/sep/amos/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Thus saith the Lord; For three sins of Idumea, and for four, I will not turn away from them; because they pursued their brother with the sword, and destroyed the mother upon the earth, and summoned up his anger for a testimony, and kept up his fury to the end. <a href="/parallel/amos/1-11.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=129" 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> …10So I will send fire upon the walls of Tyre to consume its citadels.” 11<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/123.htm" title="123: ’ĕ·ḏō·wm (N-proper-ms) -- The name of a condiment. Or oedowm; from 'adom; red; Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region occupied by him.">of Edom,</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/7291.htm" title="7291: rā·ḏə·p̄ōw (V-Qal-Inf:: 3ms) -- To pursue, chase, persecute. A primitive root; to run after (of time) gone by).">he pursued</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ā·ḥîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">his brother</a> <a href="/hebrew/2719.htm" title="2719: ḇa·ḥe·reḇ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A sword. From charab; drought; also a cutting instrument, as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement.">with the sword</a> <a href="/hebrew/7843.htm" title="7843: wə·ši·ḥêṯ (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-3ms) -- Perhaps to go to ruin. A primitive root; to decay, i.e. ruin.">and stifled</a> <a href="/hebrew/7356.htm" title="7356: ra·ḥă·māw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Compassion. From racham; compassion; by extension, the womb; by implication, a maiden.">all compassion;</a> <a href="/hebrew/639.htm" title="639: ’ap·pōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A nostril, nose, face, anger. From 'anaph; properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also ire.">his anger</a> <a href="/hebrew/2963.htm" title="2963: way·yiṭ·rōp̄ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To tear, rend, pluck. A primitive root; to pluck off or pull to pieces; causatively to supply with food.">raged</a> <a href="/hebrew/5703.htm" title="5703: lā·‘aḏ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Perpetuity. From adah; properly, a terminus, i.e. duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity.">continually,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5678.htm" title="5678: wə·‘eḇ·rā·ṯōw (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Overflow, arrogance, fury. Feminine of eber; an outburst of passion.">and his fury</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: šə·mā·rāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 3fs) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">flamed</a> <a href="/hebrew/5331.htm" title="5331: ne·ṣaḥ (N-ms) -- Eminence, enduring, everlastingness, perpetuity. ">incessantly.</a> 12So I will send fire upon Teman to consume the citadels of Bozrah.”…<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="/obadiah/1-10.htm">Obadiah 1:10-14</a> Because of the violence against your brother Jacob, you will be covered with shame and cut off forever. / On the day you stood aloof while strangers carried off his wealth and foreigners entered his gate and cast lots for Jerusalem, you were just like one of them. / But you should not gloat in that day, your brother’s day of misfortune, nor rejoice over the people of Judah in the day of their destruction, nor boast proudly in the day of their distress. ... <a href="/genesis/27-41.htm">Genesis 27:41</a> Esau held a grudge against Jacob because of the blessing his father had given him. And Esau said in his heart, “The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then I will kill my brother Jacob.” <a href="/ezekiel/25-12.htm">Ezekiel 25:12-14</a> This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because Edom acted vengefully against the house of Judah, and in so doing incurred grievous guilt, / therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will stretch out My hand against Edom and cut off from it both man and beast. I will make it a wasteland, and from Teman to Dedan they will fall by the sword. / I will take My vengeance on Edom by the hand of My people Israel, and they will deal with Edom according to My anger and wrath. Then they will know My vengeance, declares the Lord GOD.’ <a href="/isaiah/34-5.htm">Isaiah 34:5-8</a> When My sword has drunk its fill in the heavens, then it will come down upon Edom, upon the people I have devoted to destruction. / The sword of the LORD is bathed in blood. It drips with fat—with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, a great slaughter in the land of Edom. / And the wild oxen will fall with them, the young bulls with the strong ones. Their land will be drenched with blood, and their soil will be soaked with fat. ... <a href="/jeremiah/49-7.htm">Jeremiah 49:7-22</a> Concerning Edom, this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Is there no longer wisdom in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom decayed? / Turn and run! Lie low, O dwellers of Dedan, for I will bring disaster on Esau at the time I punish him. / If grape gatherers came to you, would they not leave some gleanings? Were thieves to come in the night, would they not steal only what they wanted? ... <a href="/malachi/1-2.htm">Malachi 1:2-4</a> “I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you ask, “How have You loved us?” “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the LORD. “Yet Jacob I have loved, / but Esau I have hated, and I have made his mountains a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals.” / Though Edom may say, “We have been devastated, but we will rebuild the ruins,” this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “They may build, but I will demolish. They will be called the Land of Wickedness, and a people with whom the LORD is indignant forever. <a href="/psalms/137-7.htm">Psalm 137:7</a> Remember, O LORD, the sons of Edom on the day Jerusalem fell: “Destroy it,” they said, “tear it down to its foundations!” <a href="/2_chronicles/28-17.htm">2 Chronicles 28:17</a> The Edomites had again come and attacked Judah and carried away captives. <a href="/numbers/20-14.htm">Numbers 20:14-21</a> From Kadesh, Moses sent messengers to tell the king of Edom, “This is what your brother Israel says: You know all the hardship that has befallen us, / how our fathers went down to Egypt, where we lived many years. The Egyptians mistreated us and our fathers, / and when we cried out to the LORD, He heard our voice, sent an angel, and brought us out of Egypt. Now look, we are in Kadesh, a city on the edge of your territory. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/23-7.htm">Deuteronomy 23:7</a> Do not despise an Edomite, for he is your brother. Do not despise an Egyptian, because you lived as a foreigner in his land. <a href="/matthew/5-43.htm">Matthew 5:43-44</a> You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor’ and ‘Hate your enemy.’ / But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19-21</a> Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” / On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” / Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. <a href="/hebrews/12-14.htm">Hebrews 12:14-15</a> Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord. / See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God, and that no root of bitterness springs up to cause trouble and defile many. <a href="/ephesians/4-31.htm">Ephesians 4:31-32</a> Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. / Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12-13</a> Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Thus said 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:Edom.<a href="/isaiah/21-11.htm">Isaiah 21:11,12</a> The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night? … <a href="/isaiah/34-1.htm">Isaiah 34:1-17</a> Come near, ye nations, to hear; and hearken, ye people: let the earth hear, and all that is therein; the world, and all things that come forth of it… <a href="/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1-7</a> Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save… because.<a href="/genesis/27-40.htm">Genesis 27:40,41</a> And by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt serve thy brother; and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck… <a href="/numbers/20-14.htm">Numbers 20:14-21</a> And Moses sent messengers from Kadesh unto the king of Edom, Thus saith thy brother Israel, Thou knowest all the travail that hath befallen us: … <a href="/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">Deuteronomy 2:4-8</a> And command thou the people, saying, Ye are to pass through the coast of your brethren the children of Esau, which dwell in Seir; and they shall be afraid of you: take ye good heed unto yourselves therefore: … did cast off all pity.<a href="/psalms/85-5.htm">Psalm 85:5</a> Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations?<a href="/ecclesiastes/7-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:9</a> Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.<a href="/isaiah/57-16.htm">Isaiah 57:16</a> For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth: for the spirit should fail before me, and the souls which I have made.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joel/2-13.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/joel/3-3.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/hosea/12-6.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/amos/1-9.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/joel/3-20.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/amos/1-9.htm">Four</a> <a href="/joel/2-32.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/jeremiah/3-5.htm">Perpetually</a> <a href="/joel/2-18.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/amos/1-9.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/hosea/8-3.htm">Pursue</a> <a href="/hosea/2-7.htm">Pursued</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-43.htm">Raged</a> <a href="/amos/1-6.htm">Reverse</a> <a href="/joel/2-8.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/joel/2-13.htm">Tear</a> <a href="/amos/1-10.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/amos/1-9.htm">Three</a> <a href="/amos/1-9.htm">Transgressions</a> <a href="/amos/1-9.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/amos/1-9.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jonah/3-9.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/amos/4-3.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-16.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/amos/2-1.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-10.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/amos/1-13.htm">Four</a> <a href="/amos/2-4.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/luke/18-5.htm">Perpetually</a> <a href="/jonah/4-10.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/amos/1-13.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/nahum/1-8.htm">Pursue</a> <a href="/mark/1-36.htm">Pursued</a> <a href="/matthew/12-25.htm">Raged</a> <a href="/amos/1-13.htm">Reverse</a> <a href="/amos/4-10.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/amos/3-15.htm">Tear</a> <a href="/amos/1-13.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/amos/1-13.htm">Three</a> <a href="/amos/1-13.htm">Transgressions</a> <a href="/amos/1-13.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/amos/1-13.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 underscores the authority and seriousness of the pronouncement. In the prophetic tradition, this formula is used to convey that the prophet is merely a messenger of God's words.For three transgressions of Edom, even four, I will not revoke My judgment: The formula "for three transgressions, even four" is a Hebrew idiom indicating a fullness or completeness of sin, suggesting that Edom's sins are numerous and have reached a tipping point. Edom, descendants of Esau, had a long-standing enmity with Israel, descendants of Jacob. This phrase indicates that Edom's repeated offenses have led to inevitable divine judgment.because he pursued his brother with the sword: Edom's hostility towards Israel is highlighted here, with "brother" referring to the kinship between Esau (Edom) and Jacob (Israel). The use of the sword symbolizes violent aggression. Historically, Edom often allied with Israel's enemies, exacerbating the conflict between the two nations.and stifled all compassion; This phrase points to Edom's lack of mercy and empathy, violating the expected familial bonds. In the ancient Near Eastern context, kinship ties were sacred, and Edom's actions are portrayed as a betrayal of these ties.his anger raged continually, Edom's persistent anger is emphasized, suggesting a deep-seated, ongoing hostility. This relentless anger is seen as unjustified and excessive, contributing to their guilt.and his fury flamed incessantly: The imagery of unending fury conveys the intensity and destructiveness of Edom's actions. This perpetual wrath is condemned as it leads to ongoing violence and conflict. The language here reflects the broader biblical theme of the dangers of unchecked anger and vengeance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/edom.htm">Edom</a> A nation descended from Esau, the brother of Jacob (Israel). Historically, Edom had a tumultuous relationship with Israel, often characterized by hostility and conflict. 2. <a href="/topical/e/esau.htm">Esau</a> The ancestor of the Edomites, Esau was the elder twin brother of Jacob. The enmity between Esau and Jacob is a foundational account in the Bible, symbolizing the ongoing conflict between their descendants. 3. <a href="/topical/a/amos.htm">Amos</a> A prophet from the southern kingdom of Judah, Amos was called by God to prophesy to the northern kingdom of Israel. His messages often included judgments against surrounding nations, including Edom. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation descended from Jacob, often in conflict with Edom. The relationship between Israel and Edom is a recurring theme in the Old Testament. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The covenant God of Israel, who speaks through the prophet Amos to pronounce judgment on Edom for their transgressions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_unchecked_anger.htm">The Consequences of Unchecked Anger</a> The passage highlights the destructive nature of anger and the importance of controlling one's emotions. Unchecked anger can lead to actions that have severe consequences, both personally and communally. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_compassion.htm">The Importance of Compassion</a> Edom's lack of compassion towards their brother nation, Israel, is a key reason for their judgment. This serves as a reminder of the Christian call to love and show mercy, even to those we may consider adversaries. <a href="/topical/d/divine_justice_and_accountability.htm">Divine Justice and Accountability</a> God's judgment on Edom underscores the principle that nations and individuals are held accountable for their actions. This encourages believers to live righteously and justly, knowing that God sees and judges all. <a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_holding_grudges.htm">The Dangers of Holding Grudges</a> The historical enmity between Edom and Israel illustrates the destructive power of long-held grudges. Christians are called to forgive and seek reconciliation, following the example of Christ.<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/does_edom's_judgment_match_history.htm">(Amos 1:11–12) Do the details of Edom’s judgment align with known historical events, or does any inconsistency suggest anachronism or error?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_edom's_fate_in_the_bible.htm">What fate awaits Edom according to biblical prophecies?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_punish_all_edom_in_ezekiel_35.htm">Why would a just God, as portrayed in Ezekiel 35, enact collective punishment on entire generations of Edom?</a> <a href="/q/obadiah's_prophecy_on_edom's_betrayal.htm">What is Obadiah's prophecy against Edom's betrayal of Israel?</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 EDOM.(11) Edom.--Comp. the prophecy of Obadiah and <a href="/isaiah/34-5.htm" title="For my sword shall be bathed in heaven: behold, it shall come down on Idumea, and on the people of my curse, to judgment.">Isaiah 34:5</a>. See also Dict. of the Bible, art. "Edom." All through their history Edom sided with the enemies of Israel. (Comp. <a href="/1_samuel/14-47.htm" title="So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and wherever he turned himself, he vexed them.">1Samuel 14:47</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/8-14.htm" title="And he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom put he garrisons, and all they of Edom became David's servants. And the LORD preserved David wherever he went.">2Samuel 8:14</a>; <a href="/psalms/60-9.htm" title="Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?">Psalm 60:9</a>; and <a href="/context/2_chronicles/21-8.htm" title="In his days the Edomites revolted from under the dominion of Judah, and made themselves a king.">2Chronicles 21:8-10</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/amos/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 11, 12. - The judgment on Edom. Verse 11. - His brother. The prophet proceeds to denounce the three nations cognate to Israel, of which the Edomites were the nearest and the most inimical. From the time of Esau until now they had been consistent in enmity, and it is this unbrotherly conduct rather than any specific outrages which Amos here condemns. Edom is accused of relentless persecution, inhumanity, savage fury, and persistent anger. (For the brotherhood of Edom, see <a href="/numbers/20-14.htm">Numbers 20:14</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">Deuteronomy 2:4, 5, 8</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/23-7.htm">Deuteronomy 23:7</a>, etc. For his hostility to Israel, see <a href="/numbers/20-18.htm">Numbers 20:18</a>; <a href="/1_kings/11-14.htm">1 Kings 11:14</a>; <a href="/2_kings/8-20.htm">2 Kings 8:20</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/20-10.htm">2 Chronicles 20:10</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/25-11.htm">2 Chronicles 25:11, 12</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/28-17.htm">2 Chronicles 28:17</a>.) The prophecy of Obadiah is directed against Edom (comp. also <a href="/ezekiel/25-12.htm">Ezekiel 25:12</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/35-5.htm">Ezekiel 35:5, 15</a>; <a href="/joel/3-19.htm">Joel 3:19</a>). Did cast off all pity; literally, corrupted his compassions; i.e. did violence to his natural feelings. So <a href="/ezekiel/28-17.htm">Ezekiel 28:17</a>, "Thou hast corrupted thy wisdom," perverted it from its proper end. The LXX. gives, ἐλυμήνατο μητέρα (μήτραν, Alex.) ἐπὶ γῆς, "did violence to the mother that bare them." On this Jerome remarks, "Pro misericordia Septuaginta vulvam transtulerant, ducti ambiguitate verborum, quia rehem et vulvam et misericordiam significat." Did tear, as a wild beast tears his prey. So in <a href="/job/16-9.htm">Job 16:9</a>, where the same word is used, "He hath torn me in his wrath" (comp. <a href="/hosea/6-1.htm">Hosea 6:1</a>). And he kept his wrath forever; more literally, and its fury it (Edom) keeps forever. The quarrels of relations are proverbially bitter. Arist., 'Polit.,' 7:7, Ὅθεν εἴρηται χαλεποὶ γὰρ πόλεμοι ἀδελφῶν καὶ δί τοι πέρα στέρξαντες οἱ δὲ καὶ πέρα μισοῦσιν (p. 193, Bekk.). <a href="/commentaries/amos/1-11.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_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH 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 Edom, אֱד֔וֹם (’ĕ·ḏō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_123.htm">Strong's 123: </a> The name of a condiment 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 he pursued רָדְפ֨וֹ (rā·ḏə·p̄ōw) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7291.htm">Strong's 7291: </a> To pursue, chase, persecute his brother אָחִיו֙ (’ā·ḥîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) with the sword בַחֶ֤רֶב (ḇa·ḥe·reḇ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2719.htm">Strong's 2719: </a> Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword and stifled וְשִׁחֵ֣ת (wə·ši·ḥêṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7843.htm">Strong's 7843: </a> Perhaps to go to ruin all compassion; רַחֲמָ֔יו (ra·ḥă·māw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7356.htm">Strong's 7356: </a> Compassion, the womb, a maiden his anger אַפּ֔וֹ (’ap·pōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_639.htm">Strong's 639: </a> The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire raged וַיִּטְרֹ֤ף (way·yiṭ·rōp̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2963.htm">Strong's 2963: </a> To pluck off, pull to pieces, to supply with food continually, לָעַד֙ (lā·‘aḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5703.htm">Strong's 5703: </a> A, terminus, duration, advance, perpetuity and his fury וְעֶבְרָת֖וֹ (wə·‘eḇ·rā·ṯōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5678.htm">Strong's 5678: </a> Overflow, arrogance, fury flamed שְׁמָ֥רָה (šə·mā·rāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to incessantly. נֶֽצַח׃ (ne·ṣaḥ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5331.htm">Strong's 5331: </a> Eminence, enduring, everlastingness, perpetuity <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/amos/1-11.htm">Amos 1:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/amos/1-11.htm">Amos 1:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/amos/1-11.htm">Amos 1:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/amos/1-11.htm">Amos 1:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/amos/1-11.htm">Amos 1:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/amos/1-11.htm">Amos 1:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/amos/1-11.htm">Amos 1:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/amos/1-11.htm">Amos 1:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/amos/1-11.htm">Amos 1:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/amos/1-11.htm">Amos 1:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/amos/1-11.htm">OT Prophets: Amos 1:11 Thus says Yahweh: For three transgressions (Amo. 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