Amos 1:10

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

I will send fire to the wall of Tzor, and it will consume its palaces."

Berean Standard Bible:

So I will send fire upon the walls of Tyre to consume its citadels.”

American Standard Version:

But I will send a fire on the wall of Tyre, and it shall devour the palaces thereof.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But I will send^{H7971} a fire^{H784} on the wall^{H2346} of Tyrus^{H6865}, which shall devour^{H398} the palaces^{H759} thereof.

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Commentary for Amos 1:10

Amos 1:10 is part of the opening chapter of the Book of Amos, which is one of the twelve Minor Prophets in the Hebrew Bible. The verse is a prophecy of judgment against the Phoenician city of Tyre (also spelled Tyrus), which was a prominent maritime and trading power in the ancient world, known for its wealth and opulent palaces.

The historical context of this verse is set against the backdrop of the 8th century BCE, a time when the northern Kingdom of Israel was experiencing economic prosperity and political stability under the reign of Jeroboam II. Despite this outward success, the society was rife with social injustice, religious apostasy, and moral corruption. The prophet Amos, who was a shepherd and sycamore fig farmer from the southern Kingdom of Judah, was called by God to deliver a message of divine judgment to the people of Israel and to several neighboring nations, including Tyre.

In Amos 1:10, the theme of divine retribution is prominent. God, speaking through Amos, declares that He will bring fire upon the wall of Tyre, a symbol of the city's strength and security. This fire is described as consuming the palaces, which represents the destruction of the city's power and wealth. The verse reflects God's sovereignty over nations and His commitment to justice, signaling that He will not overlook the sins of any people, regardless of their worldly status or achievements. The imagery of fire as a tool of divine judgment is a common motif in biblical prophecy, symbolizing complete and irrevocable destruction.

The message to Tyre serves as a warning that their pride and oppressive practices would lead to their downfall. It also foreshadows the eventual historical decline of Tyre, which, despite its initial resilience, would suffer defeats and destructions, notably at the hands of the Babylonians and Alexander the Great. Amos 1:10, therefore, encapsulates the themes of divine judgment, the impermanence of human power, and the moral responsibility of nations before God.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H7971
   There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁלַח
   Transliteration: shâlach
   Pronunciation: shaw-lakh'
   Description: a primitive root; to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications); [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).
   
2. Strong's Number: H784
   There are 549 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֵשׁ
   Transliteration: ʼêsh
   Pronunciation: aysh
   Description: a primitive word; fire (literally or figuratively); burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot.
   
3. Strong's Number: H2346
   There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חוֹמָה
   Transliteration: chôwmâh
   Pronunciation: kho-maw'
   Description: feminine active participle of an unused root apparently meaning to join; a wall of protection; wall, walled.
   
4. Strong's Number: H6865
   There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: צֹר
   Transliteration: Tsôr
   Pronunciation: tsore
   Description: or צוֹר; the same as צֹר; a rock; Tsor, a place in Palestine; Tyre, Tyrus.
   
5. Strong's Number: H398
   There are 825 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָכַל
   Transliteration: ʼâkal
   Pronunciation: aw-kal'
   Description: a primitive root; to eat (literally or figuratively); [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.
   
6. Strong's Number: H759
   There are 223 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אַרְמוֹן
   Transliteration: ʼarmôwn
   Pronunciation: ar-mone'
   Description: from an unused root (meaning to be elevated); a citadel (from its height); castle, palace. Compare הַרְמוֹן.