Amos 8:7
“Yahweh has sworn by the pride of Jacob, "Surely I will never forget any of their works.”
— Amos 8:7
About this verse
Amos 8:7 comes from the book of Amos, written during the Divided Kingdom (~930 BC) period. The setting is israel northern. The dominant emotion in this verse is angry, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine justice, accountability. Notable phrases: Yahweh has sworn; never forget any of their works. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
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Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
Emotion
angry
Type
prophecy
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