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Amos 1:3 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Amos 1:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Amos chapter 1 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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: and: or, yea, for four turn: or, convert it, or, let it be quiet”
Amos 1:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on Amos 1:3
Amos begins oracles against nations: '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.' The formula 'for three transgressions... and for four' is Hebrew numeric escalation indicating fullness/completion of sin—measuring cup overflowing. Damascus (Syria/Aram) committed atrocities against Gilead (Israelite territory east of Jordan). 'Threshing with iron instruments' describes brutal torture—crushing prisoners under spiked threshing sledges used for grain. Thi...
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Cross-References for Amos 1:3
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