Amos 1:7 cpdv — And I will send a fire onto the wall of Gaza, and it will devour its buildings.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And I will send a fire onto the wall of Gaza, and it will devour its buildings. "

— Amos 1:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Amos 1 — Context

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And I will send fire onto the house of Hazael, and it will devour the houses of Ben-hadad.

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And I will shatter the crowbar of Damascus, and I will destroy the inhabitants of the camp of the idol and the holder of the scepter of the house of pleasure; and the people of Syria will be transferred to Cyrene, says the Lord.

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Thus says the Lord: For three wicked deeds of Gaza, and for four, I will not convert it, in so far as they have carried out an excellent captivity, so as to enclose them in Idumea.

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And I will send a fire onto the wall of Gaza, and it will devour its buildings.

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And I will destroy the inhabitant from Ashdod, and the holder of the scepter of Ashkelon. And I will turn my hand against Ekron, and the remainder of the Philistines will perish, says the Lord God.

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Thus says the Lord: For three wicked deeds of Tyre, and for four, I will not convert it, in so far as they have completed an excellent captivity in Idumea and have not considered the bond among brothers.

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And I will send a fire onto the wall of Tyre, and it will devour its buildings.

Amos 1:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 1:7 say?
Amos 1:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And I will send a fire onto the wall of Gaza, and it will devour its buildings. ”
Where is Amos 1:7 in the Bible?
Amos 1:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 1, verse 7.
Who wrote Amos?
Amos is traditionally attributed to Amos, a shepherd and fig-farmer from Tekoa. It was written c. 760–750 BC.
What is the book of Amos about?
Amos, a working shepherd from Judah, is sent north to confront Israel's outward prosperity and inward injustice. With searing rhetoric he denounces oppression of the poor and empty religion, calling for justice to roll down like waters.
What are the major themes of Amos?
Amos explores themes including Justice, Social Sin, Empty Religion, Day of the LORD, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of Amos 1:7.
What translation should I read Amos 1:7 in?
Amos 1:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Amos 1:7?
Amos 1:7 reads (CPDV): “And I will send a fire onto the wall of Gaza, and it will devour its buildings. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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