Amo 7:8 | TNotes | STEP | 7:8 The Hebrew word translated plumb line (Hebrew ’anak ) is similar to the word for groaning ( ’anakhah , see Isa 35:10 ; Lam 1:22 ), alluding to great suffering when God would hold Israel accountable.

bIsa 35:10►

cLam 1:22►

‏ Amos 7:8

7:8 ^a The Hebrew word translated plumb line (Hebrew ’anak) is similar to the word for groaning (’anakhah, see Isa 35:10 ^b; Lam 1:22 ^c), alluding to great suffering when God would hold Israel accountable.