Amos 8:7 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

The LORD hath sworn by the excellency of Jacob, Surely I will never forget any of their works. By the excellency of Jacob - By the state of eminence to which he had raised the descendants of Jacob; or, by the excellent One of Jacob, that is, Himself. The meaning is: "As surely as I have raised you to such a state of eminence, so surely will I punish you in proportion to your advantages and your crimes."

Amos 8:7

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