Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Edom, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because he did pursue his brother with the sword, and did cast off all pity, and his anger did tear perpetually, and he kept his wrath for ever:
This is what God says: Edom has crossed the line way too many times, and I'm not backing down from the consequences. They went after their own family with violence, threw compassion completely out the window, and let their rage consume everything, holding onto that anger like it was their job.
God's calling out those who turn family fights into forever feuds with zero mercy.
📚 Historical Context
In the 8th century BC, the prophet Amos was delivering God's judgments against several nations surrounding Israel, including Edom, which was a neighboring kingdom descended from Esau, the brother of Jacob. Edom had a history of hostility toward Israel, often exploiting their vulnerabilities during wars or crises, which reflected a deep-seated family feud rooted in biblical narratives. This verse specifically condemns Edom's merciless pursuit and unending anger as violations of brotherly ties and basic humanity.
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