Amos 2:3 cpdv — And I will destroy the judge in their midst, and I will execute all his leaders with him, says the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And I will destroy the judge in their midst, and I will execute all his leaders with him, says the Lord. "

— Amos 2:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Amos 2 — Context

1

Thus says the Lord: For three wicked deeds of Moab, and for four, I will not convert him, in so far as he has burned the bones of the king of Idumea, all the way to ashes.

2

And I will send a fire onto Moab, and it will devour the buildings of Kerioth. And Moab will die with a noise, with the blare of a trumpet.

3

And I will destroy the judge in their midst, and I will execute all his leaders with him, says the Lord.

4

Thus says the Lord: For three wicked deeds of Judah, and for four, I will not convert him, in so far as he has rejected the law of the Lord and has not kept his commandments. For their idols, which their fathers followed, have deceived them.

5

And I will send a fire onto Judah, and it will devour the buildings of Jerusalem.

6

Thus says the Lord: For three wicked deeds of Israel, and for four, I will not convert him, in so far as he has sold the just for silver and the poor for shoes.

Amos 2:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 2:3 say?
Amos 2:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And I will destroy the judge in their midst, and I will execute all his leaders with him, says the Lord. ”
Where is Amos 2:3 in the Bible?
Amos 2:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 2, verse 3.
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 2:3.
What translation should I read Amos 2:3 in?
Amos 2:3 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 2:3?
Amos 2:3 reads (CPDV): “And I will destroy the judge in their midst, and I will execute all his leaders with him, says 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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