Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the LORD said unto me, Amos, what seest thou? And I said, A plumbline. Then said the Lord, Behold, I will set a plumbline in the midst of my people Israel: I will not again pass by them any more:

I will set

Bible References

I will set

Lamentations 2:8
The LORD planned to destroy the walls of cherished Zion. He measured them with his line. He did not withhold his hand from destruction. He made both ramparts and defensive walls mourn; they languish together.

I will not

Amos 8:2
And he was asking, "What do you see, Amos?" I answered, "A basket of summer fruit." Then the LORD told me, "The end approaches for my people Israel. I will no longer spare them.
Jeremiah 15:6
You have deserted me," declares the LORD. "You keep going backward. I'll reach out my hand and destroy you. I'm tired of showing compassion.
Ezekiel 7:2
"Son of Man, this is what Lord GOD says to the land of Israel: "It's over! All four corners of the land are out of time!
Micah 7:18
Is there any God like you, forgiving iniquity, passing over transgressions by the survivors who are your heritage? He is not angry forever, because he delights in gracious love.
Nahum 1:8
But with an overwhelming deluge he will bring utter desolation to Nineveh, and his enemies he will pursue with darkness.

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