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 live among you in my sacred tent, and I will never turn away from you.
Psalm 78:59
When God heard, he became furious. He greatly abhorred Israel.
Psalm 106:40
Jehovah burned with anger against his own people. He was disgusted with those who belonged to him.
Zechariah 11:8
And I eliminated the three shepherds in one month. I was tired of them, and they also abhorred me (found me repugnant).
The excellency
Amos 8:7
Jehovah has sworn by the pride of Jacob: I will never forget any of their works.
Psalm 47:4
He chooses our inheritance for us, the grandeur (excellency) (glory) of Jacob whom he loves.
Ezekiel 24:21
Speak to the house of Israel. Tell them Jehovah says: 'I am about to profane my sanctuary, the pride of your power, the desire of your eyes and your delight. Your sons and your daughters whom you have left behind will fall by the sword.
And hate
Amos 3:11
The Lord Jehovah spoke these words: An adversary will surround the land. He will defeat and tear down your defenses. He will plunder your dwellings.
Lamentations 2:5
Jehovah has become like an enemy fighting against her, sending destruction on Israel. He has sent destruction on all her great houses, turning his strong places into waste. He increases the grief and the sorrow of the daughter of Judah.
All that is therein
Psalm 50:12
If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world and all that it contains are mine.
General references
Genesis 22:16
He said: I am taking an oath on my own name, declares Jehovah, that because you have done this and have not refused to give me your son, your only son,