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Amos 2:15

Amos 2:16 kjv — And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the Lord.

King James Version

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

— Amos 2:16, King James Version

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Amos 2 — Context

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 2:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 2:16 say?
Amos 2:16 in the King James Version reads: “And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the Lord. ”
Where is Amos 2:16 in the Bible?
Amos 2:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 2, verse 16.
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 2:16.
What translation should I read Amos 2:16 in?
Amos 2:16 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 2:16?
Amos 2:16 reads (KJV): “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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