Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
The excellency
And hate
All that is therein
General references
Bible References
I abhor
Leviticus 26:11
I'll set up my tent in your midst and I won't loathe you.
Psalm 78:59
God heard and became furious, and he completely rejected Israel.
Psalm 106:40
The LORD's anger burned against his people, so that he despised his own inheritance.
Zechariah 11:8
In a single month I got rid of three shepherds because I grew tired of them, and they despised me.
The excellency
Amos 8:7
"The LORD has sworn by the pride of Jacob: I will never forget anything they have done.
Psalm 47:4
He chose our inheritance for us, even the pride of Jacob whom he loved. Interlude
Ezekiel 24:21
"Tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: "Look! I'm about to profane my sanctuary, the source of your proud strength, the desire of your eyes, and the object of your affection. Your sons and daughters, whom you've left behind, will die by the sword.
And hate
Amos 3:11
Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: "An enemy will surround the land. He will pull down your defenses, and plunder your fortified citadels."
Lamentations 2:5
The Lord has become like an enemy he has devoured Israel. He has devoured all of her palaces, destroying her fortresses. He filled cherished Judah with mourning and lament.
All that is therein
Psalm 50:12
"If I were hungry, I would not tell you; for the world is mine along with everything in it.
General references
Genesis 22:16
and said, "I have taken an oath to swear by myself," declares the LORD, "that since you have carried this out and have not withheld your only unique son,