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Amos 1:10

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

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

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

I'm going to send fire against the walls of Tyre, and it's going to completely destroy all their fancy palaces.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even the most powerful cities can't escape God's judgment when they've gone too far.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The prophet Amos, from Judah

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