Amos 1:11
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:
Context
This verse from Amos Chapter 1 connects to 10 cross-references. The shepherd and dresser of sycamore trees from Tekoa prophesies judgment on the nations surrounding Israel, using the formulaic 'For three transgressions and for four.' Damascus, Gaza, Tyre, and Edom are condemned for their violence, slave trading, breaking of treaties, …
Other Translations
Thus saith Jehovah: For three transgressions of Edom, yea, 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.
Thus said Jehovah: For three transgressions of Edom, And for four, I do not reverse it, Because of his pursuing with a sword his brother, And he hath destroyed his mercies, And tear perpetually doth his anger, And his wrath--he hath kept it for ever,
These are the words of the Lord: For three crimes of Edom, and for four, I will not let its fate be changed; because his sword was turned against his brother, without pity, and his wrath was burning at all times, and he was angry for ever.
Cross References
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Behold, he shall come up and fly as the eagle, and spread his wings over Bozrah: and at that day …
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