Lux Domini

Amos 6:8

The Lord GOD hath sworn by himself, saith the LORD the God of hosts, I abhor the excellency of Jacob, and hate his palaces: therefore will I deliver up the city with all that is therein.
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Key themes

Justice and mercyJusticeFalse worshipJudgment

Read with

Amos 6:9Amos 6:10Micah 6:8Amos 5:24

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Bible verses about justice and mercy

Glossary

Samaria Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Samaria.

City People

The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).