In the book of Amos, the 'withering of the top of Carmel' is used to describe what?
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Correct answer: The severity of God's judgment
Because Carmel was the symbol of lushness, for its summit to wither was a sign of extreme divine judgment. Amos 1:2 uses this imagery to show that even the most fertile places cannot hide from God's voice.
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