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Amos 2:1: Meaning Explained

Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Moab, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof;...

What it means

God says: The people of Moab sinned by burning the bones of the king of Edom. This shows disrespect to the dead.

What’s Happening Here

God holds all nations accountable for their sins, including how they treat people and the dead.

Key Words

SinWrong action that breaks God's rules.

Why It Matters

God judges all nations, not just Israel.

Did You Know?

Burning royal bones was considered extremely disrespectful and evil in ancient times.

Tradition Spectrum

Word Study

H559
Thus saithאָמַ֣ר
H3068
the LORDיְהוָ֔ה
H7969
For threeשְׁלֹשָׁה֙
H6588
transgressionsפִּשְׁעֵ֣י
H4124
of Moabמוֹאָ֔ב
H702
and for fourאַרְבָּעָ֖ה
H7725
I will not turn awayאֲשִׁיבֶ֑נּוּ
H8313
the punishment thereof because he burnedשָׂרְפ֛וֹ
H6106
the bonesעַצְמ֥וֹת
H4428
of the kingמֶֽלֶךְ
H123
of Edomאֱד֖וֹם
H7875
into limeלַשִּֽׂיד׃

Frequently asked questions

What does Amos 2:1 mean?

God says: The people of Moab sinned by burning the bones of the king of Edom. This shows disrespect to the dead.

What is the context of Amos 2:1?

God holds all nations accountable for their sins, including how they treat people and the dead.

Why does Amos 2:1 matter?

God judges all nations, not just Israel.

What's a surprising detail about Amos 2:1?

Burning royal bones was considered extremely disrespectful and evil in ancient times.

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References

  1. Orr, J. (ed.) (1915) The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Chicago: Howard-Severance Company. [Public Domain]
  2. Abbott-Smith, G. (1921) A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament. Edinburgh: T&T Clark. [Public Domain]
  3. Brown, F., Driver, S.R. and Briggs, C.A. (1906) A Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament. Oxford: Clarendon Press. [Public Domain]
  4. Church of England (1769) The Holy Bible, Authorized (King James) Version. [Public Domain]

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Commentary on Amos 2:1

(Chapter 2, Verse 1 and following) Thus says the Lord: Concerning the three sins of Moab, and concerning four, I will not revoke my punishment, because he burned the bones of the king of Edom to ashes. And I will send fire upon Moab, and it shall devour the palaces of Kerioth, and Moab shall die with tumult, with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet. And I will cut off the judge from the midst of her, and will slay all her princes with him, says the Lord. LXX: Thus says the Lord: Concerning the three impious acts of Moab, and concerning four, I will not turn away from them, because he burned the bones of the king of Edom to ashes. And I will send fire upon Moab, and it shall devour th…
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