Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
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 Amos 6:8, where it means Jehovah's temple (compare Amos 4:2).
never forget—not pass by without punishing (Amos 8:2; Hosea 8:13; Hosea 9:9).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Amos 8:7:
Ecclesiastes 5:9
Amos 8:1
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