amos 8:7 The LORD hath sworn by the excellency of Jacob, Surely I will never forget any of their works.

amos 8:7 The LORD has sworn by the pride of Jacob, "Indeed, I will never forget any of their deeds.

7. Lord hath sworn by the excellency of Jacob--that is, by Himself, in whom Jacob's seed glory [MAURER]. Rather, by the spiritual privileges of Israel, the adoption as His peculiar people [CALVIN], the temple, and its Shekinah symbol of His presence. Compare Am 6:8, where it means Jehovah's temple (compare Am 4:2).
never forget--not pass by without punishing (Am 8:2; Ho 8:13; 9:9).

amos 8:7 The LORD has sworn by the pride of Jacob, "Indeed, I will never forget any of their deeds.

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