Key Figures — Amos 8

2 figures

1. Amos

   Prophet of God delivering a message of judgment to Israel.

   Amos receives a vision of a basket of summer fruit, symbolizing the imminent end for Israel due to their injustices and neglect of God's laws.

   Related passages

   • Amos Chapter 1 (Introduction of Amos and his prophecies)
   • Amos Chapter 7 (Previous visions and prophecies of judgment)

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2. The Lord

   Divine Judge and communicator of the vision to Amos.

   The Lord reveals the vision of the summer fruit to Amos, signifying the end of Israel's prosperity and the coming judgment due to their sins.

   Related passages

   • Amos Chapter 4 (God's previous warnings to Israel)
   • Isaiah Chapter 5 (God's judgment on Israel for their sins)

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