Amos 1:11

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

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:

Literal

Thus says YHWH: “Over three transgressions of Edom, even over four, I will not turn back—over his pursuing with the sword his brother, and he destroyed his compassion and tore perpetually with his anger, and his wrath he guarded forever!

Latin

Hæc dicit Dominus: Super tribus sceleribus Edom, et super quatuor non convertam eum, eo quod persecutus sit in gladio fratrem suum, et violaverit misericordiam ejus, et tenuerit ultra furorem suum, et indignationem suam servaverit usque in finem.

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Hebrew

English

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.

Notes

Amos 1:11

Edom was another betrayer (see Amos 1:9; Genesis 36; see also Genesis 25:23–30; 27:39–40).
The word brother refers to Edom’s close family relationship with Israel, since both peoples came from Isaac’s sons (see Genesis 25:25–30). The word brothers can also describe groups that are bound together by a treaty (see Amos 1:9).
In this passage, Edom’s guilt lies in its ongoing hostility toward Israel and Judah. Edom repeatedly attacked Israel’s borders and took advantage of times of weakness by raiding and stealing (Jeremiah 49:7–22; Obadiah 1:1–9).

Amos 1:3–2:16

This prophecy's eight judgments start with the most obvious enemy, Damascus, and end with the least obvious, Israel itself. This order would have captured Israel's attention as they listened to God's judgment on their enemies. However, Amos eventually revealed God's judgment on Israel, too.

Theme notes and profiles

Messages Against the Nations

Events

Prophecies of Amosc. 788 BC

Related verses

Ezekiel 25:12–14
This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because Edom acted vengefully against the house of Judah, and in so doing incurred grievous guilt,
2 Chronicles 28:17
The Edomites had again come and attacked Judah and carried away captives.
Numbers 20:14–21
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,
Joel 3:19
Egypt will become desolate, and Edom a desert wasteland, because of the violence done to the people of Judah, in whose land they shed innocent blood.
Malachi 1:4
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.
Jeremiah 49:7–22
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?
Psalm 137:7
Remember, O LORD, the sons of Edom on the day Jerusalem fell: “Destroy it,” they said, “tear it down to its foundations!”
Obadiah 1:1–14
This is the vision of Obadiah: This is what the Lord GOD says about Edom—We have heard a message from the LORD; an envoy has been sent among the nations to say, “Rise up, and let us go to battle against her!”—
Ezekiel 35:1–15
Moreover, the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
Psalm 83:3–8
With cunning they scheme against Your people and conspire against those You cherish,
Isaiah 63:1–7
Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.”
Micah 7:18
Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion?

Parallels

Jeremiah 12:14–17

Places

Edom: Descendants of Esau; enemy nation southeast of Israel

Glossary

Book of Amos Book of Jeremiah Edom, Edomites Hell Lord Nations

Topics

Anger: General Scriptures Concerning Edomites: Join Babylon in War Against the Israelites Edomites: Prophecies Concerning Hatred: Punishment of Malice: General Scriptures Concerning Malice: Punishment of Revenge: Punishment For The Edomites: Predictions Respecting: Punishment for Persecuting Israel

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