Amos.6.8

Amos 6:8

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The Lord God hath sworn by himself, saith the Lord the God of hosts, I abhor the excellency of Jacob, and hate his palaces: therefore will I deliver up the city with all that is therein.

The Pride of Israel

“Those at Ease in Zion”

Cross References

Genesis 22:16

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And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the Lord, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son:

The LORD Provides the Sacrifice

The Offering of Isaac

Leviticus 26:30

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And I will destroy your high places, and cut down your images, and cast your carcases upon the carcases of your idols, and my soul shall abhor you.

Punishments for Disobedience

Penalties of Disobedience

Deuteronomy 32:19

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And when the Lord saw it, he abhorred them, because of the provoking of his sons, and of his daughters.

The Song of Moses

Psalm 47:4

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He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.

Clap Your Hands, All You Peoples

Psalm 78:59

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When God heard this, he was wroth, and greatly abhorred Israel:

I Will Open My Mouth in Parables

Psalm 106:40

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Therefore was the wrath of the Lord kindled against his people, insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance.

Give Thanks to the LORD, for He Is Good

Jeremiah 12:8

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Mine heritage is unto me as a lion in the forest; it crieth out against me: therefore have I hated it.

God’s Answer to Jeremiah

God’s Answer

Jeremiah 22:5

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But if ye will not hear these words, I swear by myself, saith the Lord, that this house shall become a desolation.

A Warning to Judah’s Kings

Warning of Jerusalem’s Fall

Jeremiah 44:26

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Therefore hear ye the word of the Lord, all Judah that dwell in the land of Egypt; Behold, I have sworn by my great name, saith the Lord, that my name shall no more be named in the mouth of any man of Judah in all the land of Egypt, saying, The Lord God liveth.

Calamity for the Jews

Jeremiah 49:13

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For I have sworn by myself, saith the Lord, that Bozrah shall become a desolation, a reproach, a waste, and a curse; and all the cities thereof shall be perpetual wastes.

Judgment on Edom

Jeremiah 51:14

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The Lord of hosts hath sworn by himself, saying, Surely I will fill thee with men, as with caterpillers; and they shall lift up a shout against thee.

Judgment on Babylon

Babylon Judged for Sins against Israel

Hosea 11:6

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And the sword shall abide on his cities, and shall consume his branches, and devour them, because of their own counsels.

Out of Egypt I Called My Son

God Yearns over His People

Amos 3:10

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For they know not to do right, saith the Lord, who store up violence and robbery in their palaces.

Witnesses against Israel

Amos 3:11

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Therefore thus saith the Lord God; An adversary there shall be even round about the land; and he shall bring down thy strength from thee, and thy palaces shall be spoiled.

Witnesses against Israel

Amos 4:2

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The Lord God hath sworn by his holiness, that, lo, the days shall come upon you, that he will take you away with hooks, and your posterity with fishhooks.

Punishment Brings No Repentance

Amos 5:21

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I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies.

Woe to Rebellious Israel

“Seek Me that You May Live”

Amos 8:3

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And the songs of the temple shall be howlings in that day, saith the Lord God: there shall be many dead bodies in every place; they shall cast them forth with silence.

The Basket of Summer Fruit

Amos 8:7

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The Lord hath sworn by the excellency of Jacob, Surely I will never forget any of their works.