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The Heinous Sin of Betrayal
John Calvin emphasizes that Edom's judgment was severe because their sin was especially wicked. As descendants of Esau, they were 'brothers' to Israel (descendants of Jacob). Their crime was not just aggression, but a cruel, relentless pursuit of their own kin, casting aside all natural compassion. This serves as a solemn warning about the gravity of betraying family bonds.
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Albert Barnes
On Amos 1:12
18th Century
Theologian
But – (And I, in My turn and as a consequence of these sins) will send a fire upon Teman. “Teman,” said Eusebius and Jerome, “was a country …
Charles Ellicott
On Amos 1:12
19th Century
Bishop
Teman. —According to Genesis 36:11, a name for a grandson of Esau. The district and chief town of this name are often referred to …
John Calvin
On Amos 1:11–12
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet now turns to the Idumeans themselves. He had denounced ruin upon the uncircumcised nations who delivered the Jews into their hands, but…
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John Gill
On Amos 1:12
17th Century
Pastor
But I will send a fire upon Teman
A principal city of Edom or Idumea, so called from Teman a grandson of Esau, ([Reference Gen…