Amos 1:10
New International Version
I will send fire on the walls of Tyre that will consume her fortresses.”

New Living Translation
So I will send down fire on the walls of Tyre, and all its fortresses will be destroyed.”

English Standard Version
So I will send a fire upon the wall of Tyre, and it shall devour her strongholds.”

Berean Standard Bible
So I will send fire upon the walls of Tyre to consume its citadels.”

Berean Literal Bible
And I will send a fire upon the wall of Tyre, and it will devour her citadels.”

King James Bible
But I will send a fire on the wall of Tyrus, which shall devour the palaces thereof.

New King James Version
But I will send a fire upon the wall of Tyre, Which shall devour its palaces.”

New American Standard Bible
“So I will send fire on the wall of Tyre, And it will consume her citadels.”

NASB 1995
“So I will send fire upon the wall of Tyre And it will consume her citadels.”

NASB 1977
“So I will send fire upon the wall of Tyre, And it will consume her citadels.”

Legacy Standard Bible
So I will send fire upon the wall of Tyre, And it will consume her citadels.”

Amplified Bible
“So I will send a fire [of war, conquest, and destruction] on the wall of Tyre, And it shall consume her citadels.”

Berean Annotated Bible
So I will send fire upon the walls of Tyre (a rock) to consume its citadels.

Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, I will send fire against the walls of Tyre, and it will consume its citadels.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, I will send fire against the walls of Tyre, and it will consume its citadels.

American Standard Version
But I will send a fire on the wall of Tyre, and it shall devour the palaces thereof.

Contemporary English Version
That's why I will send flames to burn down the city of Tyre along with its fortresses.

English Revised Version
but I will send a fire on the wall of Tyre, and it shall devour the palaces thereof.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I will send a fire on the walls of Tyre and burn down its palaces.

Good News Translation
So I will send fire upon the city walls of Tyre and burn down its fortresses."

International Standard Version
So I will send down fire upon the wall of Tyre, and it will devour their fortified citadels."

NET Bible
So I will set fire to Tyre's city wall; fire will consume her fortresses."

New Heart English Bible
but I will send a fire on the wall of Tyre, and it will devour its palaces."

Webster's Bible Translation
But I will send a fire on the wall of Tyre, which shall devour its palaces:
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
So I will send fire upon the walls of Tyre to consume its citadels.”

World English Bible
but I will send a fire on the wall of Tyre, and it will devour its palaces.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And I have sent a fire against the wall of Tyre, "" And it has consumed her palaces.”

Berean Literal Bible
And I will send a fire upon the wall of Tyre, and it will devour her citadels.”

Young's Literal Translation
And I have sent a fire against the wall of Tyre, And it hath consumed her palaces.

Smith's Literal Translation
And I sent a fire upon the walls of Tyre and it shall consume her palaces.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I will send a fire upon the wall of Tyre, and it shall devour the houses thereof.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And I will send a fire onto the wall of Tyre, and it will devour its buildings.

New American Bible
I will send fire upon the wall of Tyre, and it will devour its strongholds.

New Revised Standard Version
So I will send a fire on the wall of Tyre, fire that shall devour its strongholds.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But I will send a fire on the walls of Tyre, which shall devour the palaces thereof.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I shall send fire into the walls of Tsur and it will devour her palaces
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
So will I send a fire on the wall of Tyre, and it shall devour the palaces thereof.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And I will send forth a fire on the walls of Tyre, and it shall devour the foundations of it.

Additional Translations ...



Context
Judgment on Israel's Neighbors
9This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Tyre, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they delivered up a whole congregation of exiles to Edom and broke a covenant of brotherhood. 10So I will send fire upon the walls of Tyre to consume its citadels.” 11This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Edom, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he pursued his brother with the sword and stifled all compassion; his anger raged continually, and his fury flamed incessantly.…

Cross References
So I will send fire upon the walls of Tyre

Ezekiel 26:4
They will destroy the walls of Tyre and demolish her towers. I will scrape the soil from her and make her a bare rock.

Ezekiel 28:18
By the multitude of your iniquities and the dishonesty of your trading you have profaned your sanctuaries. So I made fire come from within you, and it consumed you. I reduced you to ashes on the ground in the eyes of all who saw you.

Zechariah 9:4
Behold, the Lord will impoverish her and cast her wealth into the sea, and she will be consumed by fire.
to consume its citadels.”

Ezekiel 26:9
He will direct the blows of his battering rams against your walls and tear down your towers with his axes.

Isaiah 23:11
The LORD has stretched out His hand over the sea; He has made kingdoms tremble. He has given a command that the strongholds of Canaan be destroyed.

Ezekiel 26:12
They will plunder your wealth and pillage your merchandise. They will demolish your walls, tear down your beautiful homes, and throw your stones and timber and soil into the water.
Isaiah 23:1-18
This is the burden against Tyre: Wail, O ships of Tarshish, for Tyre is laid waste, without house or harbor. Word has reached them from the land of Cyprus. / Be silent, O dwellers of the coastland, you merchants of Sidon, whose traders have crossed the sea. / On the great waters came the grain of Shihor; the harvest of the Nile was the revenue of Tyre; she was the merchant of the nations. …

Ezekiel 26:1-21
In the eleventh month of the twelfth year, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, because Tyre has said of Jerusalem, ‘Aha! The gate to the nations is broken; it has swung open to me; now that she lies in ruins I will be filled,’ / therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, O Tyre, I am against you, and I will raise up many nations against you, as the sea brings up its waves. …

Ezekiel 27:1-36
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Now you, son of man, take up a lament for Tyre. / Tell Tyre, who dwells at the gateway to the sea, merchant of the peoples on many coasts, that this is what the Lord GOD says: You have said, O Tyre, ‘I am perfect in beauty.’ …

Ezekiel 28:1-19
And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre that this is what the Lord GOD says: Your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god; I sit in the seat of gods in the heart of the sea.’ Yet you are a man and not a god, though you have regarded your heart as that of a god. / Behold, you are wiser than Daniel; no secret is hidden from you! …

Joel 3:4-8
Now what do you have against Me, O Tyre, Sidon, and all the regions of Philistia? Are you rendering against Me a recompense? If you retaliate against Me, I will swiftly and speedily return your recompense upon your heads. / For you took My silver and gold and carried off My finest treasures to your temples. / You sold the people of Judah and Jerusalem to the Greeks, to send them far from their homeland. …

Jeremiah 25:22
all the kings of Tyre and Sidon; the kings of the coastlands across the sea;

Jeremiah 47:4
For the day has come to destroy all the Philistines, to cut off from Tyre and Sidon every remaining ally. Indeed, the LORD is about to destroy the Philistines, the remnant from the coasts of Caphtor.

Zechariah 9:2-4
and also against Hamath, which borders it, as well as Tyre and Sidon, though they are very shrewd. / Tyre has built herself a fortress; she has heaped up silver like dust, and gold like the dirt of the streets. / Behold, the Lord will impoverish her and cast her wealth into the sea, and she will be consumed by fire.

Psalm 83:7
of Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, of Philistia with the people of Tyre.

Psalm 137:7
Remember, O LORD, the sons of Edom on the day Jerusalem fell: “Destroy it,” they said, “tear it down to its foundations!”


Treasury of Scripture

But I will send a fire on the wall of Tyrus, which shall devour the palaces thereof.

Amos 1:4,7-2:16
But I will send a fire into the house of Hazael, which shall devour the palaces of Benhadad…

Ezekiel 26:12
And they shall make a spoil of thy riches, and make a prey of thy merchandise: and they shall break down thy walls, and destroy thy pleasant houses: and they shall lay thy stones and thy timber and thy dust in the midst of the water.

Zechariah 9:4
Behold, the Lord will cast her out, and he will smite her power in the sea; and she shall be devoured with fire.

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Amos 1
1. The time when Amos prophesied.
3. He shows God's judgment upon Syria,
6. upon the Philistines,
9. upon Tyrus,
11. upon Edom,
13. upon Ammon.












So I will send fire upon the walls of Tyre

God declares judgment against Tyre, the wealthy Phoenician trading power that relied on its fortified mainland and island defenses. Its walls, commerce, and influence could not protect it from divine judgment for its betrayal and cruelty toward God’s people.

Ezk 26:4 They will destroy the walls of Tyre and demolish her towers.…
Ezk 28:18 By the multitude of your iniquities and the dishonesty…
Zec 9:4 Behold, the Lord will impoverish her…

to consume its citadels.”

The destruction would reach Tyre’s strongest fortified centers, bringing down its military security and political power. Nebuchadnezzar besieged Tyre for years, and Alexander the Great later captured the island city by building a causeway through the sea. Tyre’s fall showed that no city’s wealth or defenses can withstand God’s decree.

Ezk 26:9 He will direct the blows of his battering rams…
Isa 23:11 The LORD has stretched out His hand over the sea;…
Ezk 26:12 They will plunder your wealth and pillage your merchandise.…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Amos
A prophet from the southern kingdom of Judah, called by God to deliver messages of judgment to Israel and surrounding nations.

2. Tyre
An ancient Phoenician city known for its wealth and strong fortifications, located on the Mediterranean coast.

3. Fire
Symbolic of God's judgment and purification, often used in the Old Testament to denote divine retribution.

4. Walls of Tyre
Representing the city's defenses and pride, which God declares will be destroyed.

5. Citadels
Fortified areas within a city, symbolizing strength and security, which God promises to consume.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty in Judgment
God is sovereign over all nations, and His judgments are just and righteous. Tyre's destruction serves as a reminder that no city or nation is beyond God's reach.

The Consequences of Pride
Tyre's wealth and fortifications led to pride and self-reliance. Believers are warned against pride, which can lead to downfall and separation from God.

The Certainty of God's Word
The fulfillment of prophecy concerning Tyre underscores the reliability of God's Word. Believers can trust in the promises and warnings found in Scripture.

The Call to Repentance
God's judgments are often accompanied by a call to repentance. Individuals and nations are encouraged to turn from sin and seek God's mercy.

The Role of Prophets
Prophets like Amos were called to deliver difficult messages. Believers are reminded of the importance of speaking truth, even when it is unpopular.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Amos 1:10?

2. How does Amos 1:10 demonstrate God's judgment against nations opposing His people?

3. What actions led to God's wrath upon Tyre in Amos 1:10?

4. How does Amos 1:10 connect with God's covenant promises to Israel?

5. How can we apply the lessons from Tyre's judgment to modern Christian living?

6. What does Amos 1:10 teach about God's justice and faithfulness to His word?

7. Why did God choose to punish Tyre in Amos 1:10?

8. What historical events led to Tyre's judgment in Amos 1:10?

9. How does Amos 1:10 reflect God's justice and mercy?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Amos 1?


Verse 10. - A fire, as ver. 7: see Ezekiel's prophecy against Tyre (26). She had long been tributary to Assyria, but, revolting, was punished by Sargon, and later was attacked by Nebuchadnezzar, who besieged it for thirteen years, with what success is not known. The Assyrian monuments afford no account of its capture by this monarch (comp. Isaiah 23; Jeremiah 47:4; Arrian., 2:16-24). (For its capture and destruction by Alexander the Great, see notes on Zechariah 9:2, 4.)

Amos 1:10 is a concise sentence of divine judgment: because Tyre betrayed covenant loyalty and trafficked captives, the Lord Himself will unleash a devouring fire that breaches the city’s mighty walls and devours its strongest fortresses. The verse assures believers that God sees every injustice, keeps every promise, and overturns every false security.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So I will send
וְשִׁלַּ֥חְתִּי (wə·šil·laḥ·tî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out

fire
אֵ֖שׁ (’êš)
Noun - common singular
Strong's 784: A fire

upon the walls
בְּח֣וֹמַת (bə·ḥō·w·maṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 2346: A wall of protection

of Tyre,
צֹ֑ר (ṣōr)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6865: Tyre -- a Phoenician city

to consume
וְאָכְלָ֖ה (wə·’ā·ḵə·lāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 398: To eat

its citadels.”
אַרְמְנֹתֶֽיהָ׃ (’ar·mə·nō·ṯe·hā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 759: A citadel


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