Amos 2:13 nasb — "Behold, I am weighted down beneath you As a wagon is weighted down when filled with sheaves.

NASB

""Behold, I am weighted down beneath you As a wagon is weighted down when filled with sheaves."

— Amos 2:13, NASB

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Amos 2 — Context

10

"It was I who brought you up from the land of Egypt, And I led you in the wilderness forty years That you might take possession of the land of the Amorite.

11

"Then I raised up some of your sons to be prophets And some of your young men to be Nazirites. Is this not so, O sons of Israel?" declares the LORD.

12

"But you made the Nazirites drink wine, And you commanded the prophets saying, 'You shall not prophesy!'

13

"Behold, I am weighted down beneath you As a wagon is weighted down when filled with sheaves.

14

"Flight will perish from the swift, And the stalwart will not strengthen his power, Nor the mighty man save his life.

15

"He who grasps the bow will not stand his ground, The swift of foot will not escape, Nor will he who rides the horse save his life.

16

"Even the bravest among the warriors will flee naked in that day," declares the LORD.

Amos 2:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Amos 2:13 say?
Amos 2:13 in the NASB reads: “"Behold, I am weighted down beneath you As a wagon is weighted down when filled with sheaves.”
Where is Amos 2:13 in the Bible?
Amos 2:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 2, verse 13.
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 2:13.
What translation should I read Amos 2:13 in?
Amos 2:13 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 2:13?
Amos 2:13 reads (NASB): “"Behold, I am weighted down beneath you As a wagon is weighted down when filled with sheaves.” 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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