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Amos 7:8

King James Version (KJV)

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Amos 7:8

Verse 8 of 17

Scripture focus

And the LORD said unto me, Amos, what seest thou? And I said, A plumbline. Then said the Lord, Behold, I will set a plumbline in the midst of my people Israel: I will not again pass by them any more:

Amos 7:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Amos 7:8

Theological / Devotional

What seest thou? The use of a question provides an opportunity for the presentation of an explanation of the symbol (see Jer. 1:11, 13 ; 24:3).

Set a plumbline. To see whether the wall meets the specifications. Israel, of course, fell short of the divine requirements and would be rejected.

Not again pass by. The northern kingdom is no more to be spared (see ch. 8:2). Israel’s continued adherence to evil offers no hope of her repentance, and so the prophet intercedes no more. The northern kingdom must experience conquest by Assyria, and be led into captivity (see 2 Kings 18:9-12).

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