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Amos 2:15-1953 kjv — Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself: neither shall he…

King James Version

15

Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself: neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself.

16

And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the Lord.

— Amos 2:15-1953, King James Version

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Amos 2:15-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself; neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself; and he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith Jehovah. ”

  • WEB

    “neither shall he stand who handles the bow; and he who is swift of foot won't escape; neither shall he who rides the horse deliver himself; and he who is courageous among the mighty will flee away naked on that day," says Yahweh.”

  • NET

    “Archers will not hold their ground; fast runners will not save their lives, nor will those who ride horses. Bravehearted warriors will run away naked in that day.” The LORD is speaking!”

  • DRB

    “And he that holdeth the bow shall not stand, and the swift of foot shall not escape, neither shall the rider of the horse save his life. And the stout of heart among the valiant shall flee away naked in that day, saith the Lord. ”

  • BBE

    “And the bowman will not keep his place; he who is quick-footed will not get away safely: and the horseman will not keep his life. And he who is without fear among the fighting men will go in flight without his clothing in that day, says the Lord.”

  • KJVA

    “Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself: neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself. And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the Lord. ”

Amos 2 — Context

12

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

13

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

14

Therefore the flight shall perish from the swift, and the strong shall not strengthen his force, neither shall the mighty deliver himself:

15

Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself: neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself.

16

And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the Lord.

Amos 2:15-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 2:15-1953 say?
Amos 2:15-1953 in the King James Version reads: “Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself: neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself. And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the Lord. ”
Where is Amos 2:15-1953 in the Bible?
Amos 2:15-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 2, verses 15–1953.
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 2:15-1953.
What translation should I read Amos 2:15-1953 in?
Amos 2:15-1953 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 2:15-1953?
Amos 2:15-1953 reads (KJV): “Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself: neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself. And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the Lord. ” 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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