Previously the Lord exercised restraint so that Israel was like a stick snatched from the fire. However, restraint would not be exercised forever.1 With this phrase Amos is alluding to future judgment that the Lord would bring upon his people.
Previously the Lord exercised restraint so that Israel was like a stick snatched from the fire. However, restraint would not be exercised forever.1 With this phrase Amos is alluding to future judgment that the Lord would bring upon his people.
12 “Therefore thus I will do to you, O Israel; because I will do this to you, prepare to meet your God, O Israel!”