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The Construct Chain and Prophetic Superscription in Amos 1:1

Introduction to Amos 1:1 Amos 1:1 serves as a superscription that introduces the prophetic book, providing details about the prophet’s identity, occupation, geographical origin, historical context, and the timing of his vision. The verse employs construct chains (סְמִיכוּת), which play … Continue reading

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