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 will put my tabernacle in your midst and I will not abhor you.
Psalm 78:59
God heard and was angry; he completely rejected Israel.
Psalm 106:40
So the Lord was angry with his people and despised the people who belong to him.
Zechariah 11:8
Next I eradicated the three shepherds in one month, for I ran out of patience with them and, indeed, they detested me as well.
The excellency
Amos 8:7
The Lord confirms this oath by the arrogance of Jacob: "I swear I will never forget all you have done!
Psalm 47:4
He picked out for us a special land to be a source of pride for Jacob, whom he loves. (Selah)
Ezekiel 24:21
Say to the house of Israel, 'This is what the sovereign Lord says: Realize I am about to desecrate my sanctuary -- the source of your confident pride, the object in which your eyes delight, and your life's passion. Your very own sons and daughters whom you have left behind will die by the sword.
And hate
Amos 3:11
Therefore," says the sovereign Lord, "an enemy will encircle the land. He will take away your power; your fortresses will be looted."
Lamentations 2:5
(He) The Lord, like an enemy, destroyed Israel. He destroyed all her palaces; he ruined her fortified cities. He made everyone in Daughter Judah mourn and lament.
All that is therein
Psalm 50:12
Even if I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world and all it contains belong to me.
General references
Genesis 22:16
and said, "'I solemnly swear by my own name,' decrees the Lord, 'that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son,