Amos 5
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 5 of 9
Chapter Summary
A lamentation for Israel. An exhortation to repentance. Jehovah rejects their hypocrisy.
Key Hebrew Words
Cross-References
- Acts 7:42–43
People & Context
Israel brought near sacrifices and food offerings to Jehovah for forty years in the wilderness.
Israelites lifted up the booth of their king, Kiyyun, and star images of gods they made for themselves.
Israelites turn judgment into wormwood and cast righteousness to the earth.
Timeline
Israel brought near sacrifices and food offerings to Jehovah for forty years in the wilderness.
Amos 5:25Israelites lifted up the booth of their king, Kiyyun, and star images of gods they made for themselves.
Amos 5:26Israelites turn judgment into wormwood and cast righteousness to the earth.
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