Amos 2:10 akjv — Also I brought you up from the land of Egypt, and led you forty years through the wilderness, to possess the land of th…

American King James Version

"Also I brought you up from the land of Egypt, and led you forty years through the wilderness, to possess the land of the Amorite. "

— Amos 2:10, American King James Version

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Amos 2 — Context

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That pant after the dust of the earth on the head of the poor, and turn aside the way of the meek: and a man and his father will go in to the same maid, to profane my holy name:

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And they lay themselves down on clothes laid to pledge by every altar, and they drink the wine of the condemned in the house of their god. ¶

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Yet destroyed I the Amorite before them, whose height was like the height of the cedars, and he was strong as the oaks; yet I destroyed his fruit from above, and his roots from beneath.

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Also I brought you up from the land of Egypt, and led you forty years through the wilderness, to possess the land of the Amorite.

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And I raised up of your sons for prophets, and of your young men for Nazarites. Is it not even thus, O you children of Israel? says the LORD.

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But you gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.

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Behold, I am pressed under you, as a cart is pressed that is full of sheaves.

Amos 2:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 2:10 say?
Amos 2:10 in the American King James Version reads: “Also I brought you up from the land of Egypt, and led you forty years through the wilderness, to possess the land of the Amorite. ”
Where is Amos 2:10 in the Bible?
Amos 2:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 2, verse 10.
Who wrote Amos?
Amos is traditionally attributed to Amos, a shepherd and fig-farmer from Tekoa. It was written c. 760–750 BC.
What is the book of Amos about?
Amos, a working shepherd from Judah, is sent north to confront Israel's outward prosperity and inward injustice. With searing rhetoric he denounces oppression of the poor and empty religion, calling for justice to roll down like waters.
What are the major themes of Amos?
Amos explores themes including Justice, Social Sin, Empty Religion, Day of the LORD, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of Amos 2:10.
What translation should I read Amos 2:10 in?
Amos 2:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Amos 2:10?
Amos 2:10 reads (AKJV): “Also I brought you up from the land of Egypt, and led you forty years through the wilderness, to possess the land of the Amorite. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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