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but I will send a fire on Judah, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem.
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Privilege Increases Responsibility
Commentators stress that Judah's special relationship with God did not grant them immunity from punishment. In fact, because they had received God's law and then rejected it, their guilt was considered even greater than that of the surrounding pagan nations. This serves as a sober reminder that knowledge of God's will brings a higher standard of accountability.
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Amos
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I will send a fire upon Judah - All know now how Jerusalem, its temple, and its palaces perished by fire, first by Nebuchadnezzar, …
19th Century
Anglican
Judah. —Such high privilege does not involve immunity from punishment. Judah shall be chastised with the same penalty as Edom, Phi…
16th Century
Protestant
Amos now turns his discourse to the tribe of Judah, and to that kingdom, which still continued in the family of David. He has until now spoken of h…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But I will send a fire upon Judah An enemy, Nebuchadnezzar, who should burn, waste, and destroy, all that were in his way…
The evil passions of the heart break out in various forms; but the Lord looks to our motives as well as our conduct. Those who deal cruelly will be…
