Amos 1:10

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So I will send fire upon the walls of Tyre to consume its citadels.”

American Standard Version (1901)

But I will send a fire on the wall of Tyre, and it shall devour the palaces thereof.

Bible in Basic English

And I will send a fire on the wall of Tyre, burning up its great houses.

Free Bible Version

So I will send down fire on the walls of Tyre and burn up its fortresses.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore wil I send a fire vpon ye walles of Tyrus, and it shall deuoure the palaces thereof.

King James (Authorized) Version

But I will send a fire on the wall of Tyrus, which shall devour the palaces thereof.

Translation for Translators

So I will cause a fire to completely burn the walls of Tyre and also destroy its fortresses.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

I will send fire on the walls of Tyre, and it will devour her fortresses.”

Noah Webster Bible

But I will send a fire on the wall of Tyre, which shall devour its palaces:

World English Bible

but I will send a fire on the wall of Tyre, and it will devour its palaces.”

Young's Literal Translation

And I have sent a fire against the wall of Tyre, And it hath consumed her palaces.

Context

Judgment on Israel’s Neighbors

⁹This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Tyre, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they delivered up a whole congregation of exiles to Edom and broke a covenant of brotherhood. ¹⁰So I will send fire upon the walls of Tyre to consume its citadels.”

Summary

Amos 1:10 condemns the nation of Ammon for their ruthless violence against the people of Gilead. The verse highlights God's judgment against those who show no mercy and commit atrocities against others. It serves as a reminder that God sees and judges all actions, especially those that cause harm and suffering to His people. This passage underscores the importance of justice, mercy, and compassion in the eyes of the Lord, warning against the consequences of wickedness and cruelty.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

I will send a fire on the wall of Tyrus - The destructive fire or siege by Nebuchadnezzar, which lasted thirteen years, and ended in the destruction of this ancient city; see on Eze 26:7-14 (note), as above. It was finally ruined by Alexander, and is now only a place for a few poor fishermen to spread their nets upon.