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Amos 1:7

Gaza
Judgment

5 I will break down the gates of Damascus; I will cut off the ruler of the Valley of Aven and the one who wields the scepter in Beth-eden. The people of Aram will be exiled to Kir,” says the LORD.

6 This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Gaza, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they exiled a whole population, delivering them up to Edom.

So I will send fire upon the walls of Gaza, to consume its citadels.

8 I will cut off the ruler of Ashdod and the one who wields the scepter in Ashkelon. I will turn My hand against Ekron, and the remnant of the Philistines will perish,” says the Lord GOD.

9 This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Tyre, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they delivered up a whole congregation of exiles to Edom and broke a covenant of brotherhood.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
So I will send fire upon the walls of Gaza, to consume its citadels.
KJV
But I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, which shall devour the palaces thereof:
WEB
but I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, and it will devour its palaces.
ASV
but I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, and it shall devour the palaces thereof.
DARBY
And I will send a fire on the wall of Gazah, and it shall devour the palaces thereof.
BLB
And I will send a fire upon the wall of Gaza, and it will devour her citadels.
ÅB
men jeg vil sende ild mot Gasas murer, og den skal fortære dets palasser,
OTB
vil jeg sende ild mot Gazas murer,
og den skal fortære hennes festninger.
B1930
men jeg vil sende ild mot Gasas murer, og den skal fortære dets palasser,

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Zephaniah 2:4

    For Gaza will be abandoned, and Ashkelon left in ruins. Ashdod will be driven out at noon, and Ekron will be uprooted.

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  • 2 Kings 18:8

    He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its borders, from watchtower to fortified city.

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  • Jeremiah 47:1

    This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet about the Philistines before Pharaoh struck down Gaza.

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  • Deuteronomy 32:35

    Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.”

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  • Psalms 75:7–8

    but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another.

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  • Deuteronomy 32:41–43

    when I sharpen My flashing sword, and My hand grasps it in judgment, I will take vengeance on My adversaries and repay those who hate Me.

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  • 2 Chronicles 26:6

    Uzziah went out to wage war against the Philistines, and he tore down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod. Then he built cities near Ashdod and among the Philistines.

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  • Romans 12:19

    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.”

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