Amos 2:5
Amos 2:5 in Multiple Translations
So I will send fire upon Judah to consume the citadels of Jerusalem.”
But I will send a fire upon Judah, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem.
But I will send a fire upon Judah, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem.
And I will send a fire on Judah, burning up the great houses of Jerusalem.
So I will send down fire on Judah, and I will burn up the fortresses of Jerusalem.
Therefore will I send a fire vpon Iudah, and it shall deuoure the palaces of Ierusalem.
And I have sent a fire against Judah, And it hath consumed palaces of Jerusalem.
but I will send a fire on Judah, and it will devour the palaces of Jerusalem.”
But I will send a fire upon Judah, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem.
And I will send a fire into Juda, and it shall devour the houses of Jerusalem.
So I will cause a fire to completely burn everything in Judah, including the fortresses in Jerusalem.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Amos 2:5
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Amos 2:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/שִׁלַּ֥חְתִּי
אֵ֖שׁ
בִּֽ/יהוּדָ֑ה
וְ/אָכְלָ֖ה
אַרְמְנ֥וֹת
יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם
וְ/שִׁלַּ֥חְתִּי
shâlach
H7971
to send
Conj | V-Piel-1cs
אֵ֖שׁ
ʼêsh
H784
fire
N-cs
בִּֽ/יהוּדָ֑ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
Prep | N-proper
וְ/אָכְלָ֖ה
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
Conj | V-Qal-3fs
אַרְמְנ֥וֹת
ʼarmôwn
H759
citadel
N-mp
יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Amos 2:5
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.
בִּֽ/יהוּדָ֑ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
Prep | N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
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.
אַרְמְנ֥וֹת
ʼarmôwn
H759
"citadel"
N-mp
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.
יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
Study Notes — Amos 2:5
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- Context
- Cross References
- Amos 2:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Amos 2:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Amos 2:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Amos 2:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Amos 2:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Amos 2:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Amos 2:5
- Cambridge Bible on Amos 2:5
- Barnes' Notes on Amos 2:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Amos 2:5
- Sermons on Amos 2:5
Context — Judgment on Moab, Judah, and Israel
3I will cut off the ruler of Moab and kill all the officials with him,” says the LORD.
4This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Judah, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they reject the Law of the LORD and fail to keep His statutes; they are led astray by the lies in which their fathers walked.
5So I will send fire upon Judah to consume the citadels of Jerusalem.”
6This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Israel, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they sell the righteous for silver and the needy for a pair of sandals. 7They trample on the heads of the poor as on the dust of the earth; they push the needy out of their way. A man and his father have relations with the same girl and so profane My holy name.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hosea 8:14 | Israel has forgotten his Maker and built palaces; Judah has multiplied its fortified cities. But I will send fire upon their cities, and it will consume their citadels. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 17:27 | But if you do not listen to Me to keep the Sabbath day holy by not carrying a load while entering the gates of Jerusalem on the Sabbath day, then I will kindle an unquenchable fire in its gates to consume the citadels of Jerusalem.’” |
| 3 | Jeremiah 21:10 | For I have set My face against this city to bring disaster and not good, declares the LORD. It will be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon, who will destroy it with fire.’ |
| 4 | Jeremiah 37:8–10 | Then the Chaldeans will return and fight against this city. They will capture it and burn it down. This is what the LORD says: Do not deceive yourselves by saying, ‘The Chaldeans will go away for good,’ for they will not! Indeed, if you were to strike down the entire army of the Chaldeans that is fighting against you, and only wounded men remained in their tents, they would still get up and burn this city down.” |
| 5 | Jeremiah 39:8 | The Chaldeans set fire to the palace of the king and to the houses of the people, and they broke down the walls of Jerusalem. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 52:13 | He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem—every significant building. |
Amos 2:5 Summary
Amos 2:5 tells us that God will send fire upon Judah to consume the citadels of Jerusalem because they rejected His Law and failed to keep His statutes. This verse reminds us that God is a holy God who desires obedience and will judge those who disobey Him, as seen in verses like Hebrews 10:26-31. Just like the Israelites in the Old Testament, we must be careful to follow God's commandments and statutes, as outlined in the book of Deuteronomy and the New Testament. By surrendering our lives to God and following His Word, we can avoid His judgment and experience His love and mercy, as promised in 1 John 1:9 and Romans 8:1.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of fire in Amos 2:5?
The fire mentioned in Amos 2:5 symbolizes God's judgment and purification, as seen in other scriptures like Deuteronomy 4:24 and Hebrews 12:29, where God is described as a consuming fire.
Why is Judah being judged in Amos 2:5?
Judah is being judged because they rejected the Law of the Lord and failed to keep His statutes, as stated in Amos 2:4, which is a violation of God's commandments as outlined in the book of Exodus and Deuteronomy.
What are the citadels of Jerusalem that will be consumed by fire?
The citadels of Jerusalem refer to the strongholds or fortresses of the city, which will be destroyed by the fire of God's judgment, much like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19:24-25.
Is Amos 2:5 still relevant today?
Yes, Amos 2:5 is still relevant today as it reminds us of God's holiness and His desire for obedience, as seen in verses like Romans 11:22, which warns us to fear God's judgment if we do not continue in His kindness.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be rejecting God's Law in my own life, and how can I repent and turn back to Him?
- How can I ensure that I am keeping God's statutes and commandments in my daily life, as outlined in the book of Psalms and the New Testament?
- What are some strongholds in my life that need to be consumed by the fire of God's judgment, and how can I surrender them to Him?
- In what ways can I be a light in the darkness and point others to God's Law and statutes, as commanded in Matthew 5:14-16 and 2 Timothy 4:2?
Gill's Exposition on Amos 2:5
But I will send a fire upon Judah,.... An enemy, Nebuchadnezzar, who should burn, waste, and destroy, all that were in his way: and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem; the chief city of Judah,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Amos 2:5
But I will send a fire upon Judah, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem. But I will send a fire upon Judah - Nebuchadnezzar.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Amos 2:5
I will send a fire: see . Judah; the kingdom of the two tribes; Benjamin is to be included with Judah, as elsewhere hath been already often observed. It shall devour the palaces: see . Jerusalem; the chief city of Judah’ s kingdom, the city of God, where was the temple of God, and where were the seats of judicature; the holy city, but now to be destroyed for its sins, as well as other incorrigible nations. Now this was fulfilled by Nebuchadnezzar, about two hundred years after this prophecy of Amos.
Trapp's Commentary on Amos 2:5
Amos 2:5 But I will send a fire upon Judah, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem.Ver. 5. But I will send a fire upon Judah] They shall also bear the punishment of their iniquities; yet, is it not said, as Amos 2:2, that Judah shall "die with tumult?" &c. God will make a difference in his dealings with his own and others, his sons and his slaves; these shall totally and finally be consumed at once, Nahum 1:9, not so the saints. The remnants of the Philistines shall perish, Amos 1:8. But of Judah a remnant shall be still reserved, for royal use, Isaiah 11:11; Isaiah 11:16.
Ellicott's Commentary on Amos 2:5
(5) Judah.—Such high privilege does not involve immunity from punishment. Judah shall be chastised with the same penalty as Edom, Philistia, Ammon, and Moab.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Amos 2:5
Verse 5. I will send a fire upon Judah] This fire was the war made upon the Jews by Nebuchadnezzar, which terminated with the sackage and burning of Jerusalem and its palace the temple.
Cambridge Bible on Amos 2:5
5. But I will send a fire upon Judah, &c.] hence, with verbal variations, Jeremiah 17:27 b. In the case of Judah, Amos’s threat did not take effect for more than a century and a half: the ‘fire’ did not ‘devour the palaces of Jerusalem’ until it was taken by the Chaldaeans in b.c. 586 (2 Kings 25:9). On the authenticity of these two verses, see p. 117 f.
Barnes' Notes on Amos 2:5
I will send a fire upon Judah - All know now, how Jerusalem, its temple, and its palaces perished by fire, first by Nebuchadnezzar, then by the Romans. Yet some two centuries passed, before that first destruction came.
Whedon's Commentary on Amos 2:5
4, 5. The sin and punishment of Judah. Judah — The southern kingdom, the home of Amos, in distinction from the northern kingdom, against which Amos prophesied.
Sermons on Amos 2:5
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Hosea #5 Ch. 7-8 Jesus Christ on Every Page by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the decline in biblical knowledge and understanding in society. He then focuses on Hosea chapter 8, specifically verses 13 and 14. The speaker |