Amos 6:9It will happen, if there remain ten men in one house, that they shall die.
The setting
Northern Israel, ~760 BC. Amos describes the aftermath of siege warfare — houses that once held extended families now contain only corpses...
The emotion here: overwhelmed by the horror he must prophesy
The original word
mûth (מוּת) — to die, emphasizing the finality and totality of death's sweep
Why it matters
In ancient warfare, a 90% mortality rate in besieged cities was not uncommon
Read with care
What most readers miss in Amos 6:9
The number 'ten' represents completeness in Hebrew — even a 'complete' household will be emptied
Common misconceptionThis isn't a random natural disaster — it's the inevitable result of a society that systematically oppressed the vulnerable.
Bible Genome reading
Amos 6:9 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Amos 6:9 comes from the book of Amos, written during the Divided Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Amos. The dominant emotion in this verse is anxious, with a comfort power of 5% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include death, judgment, devastation. Notable phrases: ten men in one house; they shall die. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
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