OLD TESTAMENT

Amos 2:6

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The LORD says: “For three transgressions of Israel, yes, for four, I will not turn away its punishment, because they have sold the righteous for silver, and the needy for a pair of sandals;

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Verse 6. Just man. Joseph, (Rupert) or our Saviour, (Sanct.) or any other. The expression is proverbial. Ezekiel 13:19. Calmet.—Israel contemned the law, and adopted the abominations of all. Worthington.

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