Amos 1:9

KJV

Thus saith the Lord; For three transgressions of Tyrus, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they delivered up the whole captivity to Edom, and remembered not the brotherly covenant:

— Amos 1:9, King James Version
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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, …

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Other Translations

ASV

Thus saith Jehovah: For three transgressions of Tyre, yea, for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they delivered up the whole people to Edom, and remembered not the brotherly covenant.

YLT

Thus said Jehovah: For three transgressions of Tyre, And for four, I do not reverse it, Because of their delivering up a complete captivity to Edom, And they remembered not the brotherly covenant,

BBE

These are the words of the Lord: For three crimes of Tyre, and for four, I will not let its fate be changed; because they gave up all the people prisoners to Edom, without giving a thought to the brothers' agreement between them.

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