Amos 3

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 3 of 9

¹ Hear this Word that Jehovah has spoken against you, sons of Israel, against all the family which I brought up from the land of Egypt, saying:

² You only have I known of all the families of the earth. On account of this I will call all your iniquities to account.

³ Will two walk together except they are agreed?

Chapter Summary

The neccessity of Jehovah's judgment against Israel.

יָדַע known (chosen) H3045 · TWOT 848

עָוֺן iniquity H5771 · TWOT 1577a

אַרְיֵה lion H738 · TWOT 158a

סוֹד secret counsel H5475 · TWOT 1471a

נָבִיא prophet H5030 · TWOT 1277a

מִזְבֵּחַ altar H4196 · TWOT 525b

The Exodus from Egypt

Jehovah brought up the family of Israel from the land of Egypt.

Amos 3:1

Revelation to the Prophets

The Lord Jehovah reveals His secret counsel to His servants the prophets.

Amos 3:7

Hoarding Violence and Destruction

Israelites store up violence and destruction in their palaces, not knowing how to do right.

Amos 3:10

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