Amos 2:5 net — So I will set Judah on fire, and it will consume Jerusalem’s fortresses.”

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"So I will set Judah on fire, and it will consume Jerusalem’s fortresses.”"

— Amos 2:5, NET Bible

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Amos 2 — Context

2

So I will set Moab on fire, and it will consume Kerioth’s fortresses. Moab will perish in the heat of battle amid war cries and the blaring of the ram’s horn.

3

I will remove Moab’s leader; I will kill all Moab’s officials with him.” The LORD has spoken!

4

This is what the LORD says:“Because Judah has committed three covenant transgressions– make that four!– I will not revoke my decree of judgment. They rejected the LORD’s law; they did not obey his commands. Their false gods, to which their fathers were loyal, led them astray.

5

So I will set Judah on fire, and it will consume Jerusalem’s fortresses.”

6

God Will Judge Israel This is what the LORD says:“Because Israel has committed three covenant transgressions– make that four!– I will not revoke my decree of judgment. They sold the innocent for silver, the needy for a pair of sandals.

7

They trample on the dirt-covered heads of the poor; they push the destitute away. A man and his father go to the same girl; in this way they show disrespect for my moral purity.

8

They stretch out on clothing seized as collateral; they do so right beside every altar! They drink wine bought with the fines they have levied; they do so right in the temple of their God!

Amos 2:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 2:5 say?
Amos 2:5 in the NET Bible reads: “So I will set Judah on fire, and it will consume Jerusalem’s fortresses.””
Where is Amos 2:5 in the Bible?
Amos 2:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 2, verse 5.
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 2:5.
What translation should I read Amos 2:5 in?
Amos 2:5 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 2:5?
Amos 2:5 reads (NET): “So I will set Judah on fire, and it will consume Jerusalem’s fortresses.”” 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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