Amos 1:7
Amos 1:7 in Multiple Translations
So I will send fire upon the walls of Gaza, to consume its citadels.
But I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, which shall devour the palaces thereof:
But I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, and it shall devour the palaces thereof.
And I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, burning up its great houses:
So I will send down fire on the walls of Gaza and burn up its fortresses.
Therefore will I sende a fire vpon the walles of Azzah, and it shall deuoure the palaces thereof.
And I have sent a fire against the wall of Gaza, And it hath consumed her palaces;
but I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, and it will devour its palaces.
But I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, which shall devour its palaces:
And I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, and it shall devour the houses thereof.
I will cause a fire to completely burn the walls of Gaza and also destroy its fortresses.
Berean Amplified Bible — Amos 1:7
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Amos 1:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/שִׁלַּ֥חְתִּי
אֵ֖שׁ
בְּ/חוֹמַ֣ת
עַזָּ֑ה
וְ/אָכְלָ֖ה
אַרְמְנֹתֶֽי/הָ
וְ/שִׁלַּ֥חְתִּי
shâlach
H7971
to send
Conj | V-Piel-1cs
אֵ֖שׁ
ʼêsh
H784
fire
N-cs
בְּ/חוֹמַ֣ת
chôwmâh
H2346
wall
Prep | N-fs
עַזָּ֑ה
ʻAzzâh
H5804
Gaza
N-proper
וְ/אָכְלָ֖ה
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
Conj | V-Qal-3fs
אַרְמְנֹתֶֽי/הָ
ʼarmôwn
H759
citadel
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Amos 1:7
וְ/שִׁלַּ֥חְתִּי
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
Conj | V-Piel-1cs
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
אֵ֖שׁ
ʼêsh
H784
"fire"
N-cs
Fire is a powerful symbol in the Bible, representing both God's anger and his refining presence, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:24 and Malachi 3:2-3. It is also used for cooking and warmth. This concept is central to many biblical stories.
Definition: 1) fire 1a) fire, flames 1b) supernatural fire (accompanying theophany) 1c) fire (for cooking, roasting, parching) 1d) altar-fire 1e) God's anger (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: esh (אֶשָּׁא "fire" H0785)
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. See also: Genesis 15:17; Joshua 7:15; Psalms 11:6.
בְּ/חוֹמַ֣ת
chôwmâh
H2346
"wall"
Prep | N-fs
A wall of protection, like the walls of Jerusalem, provided safety and security for the people. It appears in the Bible as a physical barrier. The Israelites built walls around their cities for defense.
Definition: wall
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: wall, walled. See also: Exodus 14:22; Nehemiah 6:15; Psalms 51:20.
עַזָּ֑ה
ʻAzzâh
H5804
"Gaza"
N-proper
Azzah is another name for Gaza, a Philistine city in southwest Palestine, meaning 'the strong' in Hebrew.
Definition: § Azzah = "the strong" another name for 'Gaza', a city of the Philistines located in the extreme southwest of Palestine close to the Mediterranean
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: Azzah, Gaza. See also: Genesis 10:19; 1 Kings 5:4; Jeremiah 25:20.
וְ/אָכְלָ֖ה
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
Conj | V-Qal-3fs
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
אַרְמְנֹתֶֽי/הָ
ʼarmôwn
H759
"citadel"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for a high palace or fortress, like a citadel, appears in the Bible as a place of strength and power. It is often translated as castle or palace in the KJV. This word is used to describe the strongholds of kings and rulers.
Definition: : palace citadel, palace, fortress Also means: ar.mon (אַרְמוֹן ": fortress" H0759H)
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: castle, palace. Compare H2038 (הַרְמוֹן). See also: 1 Kings 16:18; Jeremiah 49:27; Psalms 48:4.
Study Notes — Amos 1:7
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- Amos 1:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Amos 1:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Amos 1:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Amos 1:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Amos 1:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Amos 1:7
- Cambridge Bible on Amos 1:7
- Barnes' Notes on Amos 1:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Amos 1:7
- Sermons on Amos 1:7
Context — Judgment on Israel’s Neighbors
5I will break down the gates of Damascus; I will cut off the ruler from the Valley of Aven and the one who wields the scepter in Beth-eden. The people of Aram will be exiled to Kir,” says the LORD.
6This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Gaza, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they exiled a whole population, delivering them up to Edom.
7So I will send fire upon the walls of Gaza, to consume its citadels.
8I will cut off the ruler of Ashdod and the one who wields the scepter in Ashkelon. I will turn My hand against Ekron, and the remnant of the Philistines will perish,” says the Lord GOD. 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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Kings 18:8 | He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its borders, from watchtower to fortified city. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 47:1 | This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet about the Philistines before Pharaoh struck down Gaza. |
| 3 | Zephaniah 2:4 | For Gaza will be abandoned, and Ashkelon left in ruins. Ashdod will be driven out at noon, and Ekron will be uprooted. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 25:18–20 | to make them a ruin, an object of horror and contempt and cursing, as they are to this day—Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, its kings and officials; Pharaoh king of Egypt, his officials, his leaders, and all his people; all the mixed tribes; all the kings of Uz; all the kings of the Philistines: Ashkelon, Gaza, Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod; |
| 5 | Psalms 75:7–8 | but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another. For a cup is in the hand of the LORD, full of foaming wine mixed with spices. He pours from His cup, and all the wicked of the earth drink it down to the dregs. |
| 6 | Amos 1:4 | So I will send fire upon the house of Hazael to consume the citadels of Ben-hadad. |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 32:35 | Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.” |
| 8 | Romans 12:19 | Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” |
| 9 | 2 Chronicles 26:6 | Uzziah went out to wage war against the Philistines, and he tore down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod. Then he built cities near Ashdod and among the Philistines. |
| 10 | Zechariah 9:5–7 | Ashkelon will see and fear; Gaza will writhe in agony, as will Ekron, for her hope will wither. There will cease to be a king in Gaza, and Ashkelon will be uninhabited. A mixed race will occupy Ashdod, and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines. I will remove the blood from their mouths and the abominations from between their teeth. Then they too will become a remnant for our God; they will become like a clan in Judah, and Ekron will be like the Jebusites. |
Amos 1:7 Summary
[God is sending fire upon the walls of Gaza as a judgment for their cruel actions, specifically for exiling a whole population to Edom, as mentioned in Amos 1:6. This shows us that God hates injustice and will not tolerate it, as seen in Jeremiah 22:3. We can trust in God's power and authority to execute justice, just as He did in Gaza, and we can also learn to stand against injustice and oppression in our own lives, as seen in Amos 5:24. By doing so, we can reflect God's character of justice and righteousness, as seen in Deuteronomy 10:18 and Psalm 10:17-18.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is God sending fire upon the walls of Gaza?
God is sending fire upon the walls of Gaza as a judgment for their wickedness, specifically for exiling a whole population to Edom, as mentioned in Amos 1:6. This act was a violation of God's covenant and a display of cruelty and injustice, which is also condemned in other parts of the Bible, such as Jeremiah 22:3.
What are the citadels that God will consume with fire?
The citadels refer to the strongholds or fortresses of Gaza, which were the centers of power and protection for the city. God's judgment will target these symbols of strength and security, demonstrating His power and authority over all human strongholds, as seen in Psalm 46:1-3.
Is this verse still relevant today?
Yes, this verse is still relevant today as it reminds us of God's hatred for injustice and oppression, as seen in Amos 5:24 and Isaiah 1:17. It calls us to stand against cruelty and to advocate for the vulnerable and marginalized, just as God does.
How does this verse relate to God's character?
This verse reveals God's character as a God of justice and righteousness, who will not tolerate wickedness and injustice, as seen in Deuteronomy 10:18 and Psalm 10:17-18. It also shows His power and authority to execute judgment on those who disobey Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can stand against injustice and oppression in my own community, just as God calls us to do in Amos 5:24?
- How can I trust in God's power and authority, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable strongholds, as mentioned in Psalm 46:1-3?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be perpetuating cruelty or injustice, and how can I repent and seek God's forgiveness, as seen in 1 John 1:9?
- How can I pray for those who are suffering under oppression, and how can I be an advocate for them, as seen in Psalm 10:17-18?
Gill's Exposition on Amos 1:7
But I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza,.... An enemy that shall pull down and destroy the walls of it: this was fulfilled in the times of Uzziah, under whom Amos prophesied; and very likely in a
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Amos 1:7
But I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, which shall devour the palaces thereof: But I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza - i:e., the flame of war (Numbers 21:28; Isaiah 26:11, "The fire of thine enemies shall devour them").
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Amos 1:7
I will send a fire; see ; desolating judgments, expressed here by fire. On the wall; which was strong, and a mighty defence to the city; this only mentioned, but all the power and strength of Gaza, and of whole Palestina, is here included, and the judgment denounced is here intended against all the munitions of that people: Gaza: see . Devour: see . The palaces thereof: see . What is here foretold was fulfilled partly by Uzziah, , and partly by Hezekiah, , and partly by Sennacherib, .
Trapp's Commentary on Amos 1:7
Amos 1:7 But I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, which shall devour the palaces thereof:Ver. 7. But I will send a fire] i.e. an enemy, saith Drusius, which, as a fire, shall consume all. This was fulfilled by Uzziah, 2 Chronicles 26:6, whence it was afterward called "Gaza, which is desert," Acts 8:26. Which shall devour the palaces thereof] Built likely in the blood of the poor afflicted, and having sin at the bottom, which blew up all at length, as the voice from heaven said to Phocas, who likewise laid his foundation in blood.
Ellicott's Commentary on Amos 1:7
CURSE ON . (6-8) The marginal reading is more literal, and points to the special bitterness of the proceedings of Philistia, here represented by Gaza as the principal city (comp. 2 Chronicles 21:16-17, which implies a veritable sack of Jerusalem). The extreme barbarity from which Judah suffered was that her children were delivered up to the implacable enemy Edom. (Comp. the language of Joe 3:4-6.) This may have occurred in the border warfare, in which defenceless Judæan villages were overpowered, and the inhabitants sold to the Oriental tribes through the medium of the Edomites. The utter fall of Philistian independence is depicted (comp. Amos 6:2). The cities here mentioned are often referred to in the books of Joshua, Judges, and Samuel, and by the prophet Zephaniah.
Cambridge Bible on Amos 1:7
7. But I will send a fire &c.] The verse is framed exactly as Amos 1:4. Wall, with allusion to Gaza’s being a stronghold.
Barnes' Notes on Amos 1:7
But - Literally, “and.” Thus had Gaza done, and thus would God do; “I will send a fire upon Gaza.” The sentence on Gaza stands out, probably in that it was first in power and in sin.
Whedon's Commentary on Amos 1:7
6-8. The sin and punishment of Philistia. Three… four — See on Amos 1:3.Gaza — The southernmost city of Philistia and splendidly located for trade; about fifty miles southwest of Jerusalem, and three miles from the sea.
Sermons on Amos 1:7
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Daniel) ch.11 & 12 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Daniel chapter 11 and the continuation of the angel Gabriel's message to Daniel. The chapter recounts historical events that were to take pla |
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The Eyes of God See It All by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the joy and assurance that comes from knowing God is sovereign and sees all injustices in the world. He reassures the righteous that God holds all power an |
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Commentary Notes - Obadiah by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler delves into the book of Obadiah, highlighting the prophetic message of divine retribution and the ultimate triumph of God's government. The Edomites, descendents of |
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As Thou Hast Said, Do Even So by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the divine reversal of fortunes as seen in the story of Mordecai and Haman, illustrating how God honors those who remain humble and faithful. He reflects on t |
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Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God by Jonathan Edwards | The video is a summary of a sermon by Jonathan Edwards titled "Their Foot Shall Slide in Due Time" based on Deuteronomy 32:35. Edwards emphasizes the wrath of God and the impending |
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Feast at the Table by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for a deep and personal commitment to Jesus. He uses the example of the apostle Paul, who despite experiencing supernatural encounte |
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Judgment Day by Steve Hill | In this sermon, the speaker addresses four different types of people: those who are close to the truth, those who are distant from the truth, those who are close to Jesus but not f |