Amos 2:1-3Moab's major transgression was the result of a long-burning feud between Moab and Edom. Out of spite and anger, the Moabites dug up the bones of a long-dead Edomite king and threw them into a fire. This is another example of taking advantage of someone who is weak and defenseless. Can a corpse fight back? The principle here is that every sin has a boomerang. God noticed the sin, burning the bones of the king of Edom, and promised to avenge it (Deuteronomy 32:35). John W. Ritenbaugh and Richard T. Ritenbaugh
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| Bitterness
| Bitterness, Root of
| Burning Bones of King of Edom
| Edom
| Grudge
| Hatred, Reinforcement of
| Moab
| Moab's Transgression
| Retaliation
| Revenge
| Root of Bitterness
| Sin has Boomerang Effect
| Vengeance
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What the Bible says about Abiding Hatred
(From Forerunner Commentary)
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