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Amos 2:8

Amos 2:9-1964 bbe — Though I sent destruction on the Amorite before them, who was tall as the cedar and strong as the oak-tree, cutting off…

Bible in Basic English

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Though I sent destruction on the Amorite before them, who was tall as the cedar and strong as the oak-tree, cutting off his fruit from on high and his roots from under the earth.

10

And I took you up out of the land of Egypt, guiding you for forty years in the waste land, so that you might take for your heritage the land of the Amorite.

11

And some of your sons I made prophets, and some of your young men I made separate for myself. Is it not even so, O children of Israel? says the Lord.

12

But to those who were separate you gave wine for drink; and to the prophets you said, Be prophets no longer.

13

See, I am crushing you down, as one is crushed under a cart full of grain.

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And flight will be impossible for the quick-footed, and the force of the strong will become feeble, and the man of war will not get away safely:

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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.

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And he who is without fear among the fighting men will go in flight without his clothing in that day, says the Lord.

— Amos 2:9-1964, Bible in Basic English

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“For Israel’s sake I destroyed the Amorites. They were as tall as cedars and as strong as oaks, but I destroyed the fruit on their branches and their roots in the ground. I brought you up from the land of Egypt; I led you through the wilderness for forty years so you could take the Amorites’ land as your own. I made some of your sons prophets and some of your young men Nazirites. Is this not true, you Israelites?” The LORD is speaking! “But you made the Nazirites drink wine; you commanded the prophets,‘Do not prophesy!’ Look! I will press you down, like a cart loaded down with grain presses down. Fast runners will find no place to hide; strong men will have no strength left; warriors will not be able to save their lives. 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!”
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Amos 2 — Context

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These are the words of the Lord: For three crimes of Israel, and for four, I will not let its fate be changed; because they have given the upright man for silver, and the poor for the price of two shoes;

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Crushing the head of the poor, and turning the steps of the gentle out of the way: and a man and his father go in to the same young woman, putting shame on my holy name:

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By every altar they are stretched on clothing taken from those who are in their debt, drinking in the house of their god the wine of those who have made payment for wrongdoing.

9

Though I sent destruction on the Amorite before them, who was tall as the cedar and strong as the oak-tree, cutting off his fruit from on high and his roots from under the earth.

10

And I took you up out of the land of Egypt, guiding you for forty years in the waste land, so that you might take for your heritage the land of the Amorite.

11

And some of your sons I made prophets, and some of your young men I made separate for myself. Is it not even so, O children of Israel? says the Lord.

12

But to those who were separate you gave wine for drink; and to the prophets you said, Be prophets no longer.

13

See, I am crushing you down, as one is crushed under a cart full of grain.

14

And flight will be impossible for the quick-footed, and the force of the strong will become feeble, and the man of war will not get away safely:

15

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.

16

And he who is without fear among the fighting men will go in flight without his clothing in that day, says the Lord.

Amos 2:9-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 2:9-1964 say?

Amos 2:9-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Though I sent destruction on the Amorite before them, who was tall as the cedar and strong as the oak-tree, cutting off his fruit from on high and his roots from under the earth. And I took you up out of the land of Egypt, guiding you for forty years in the waste land, so that you might take for your heritage the land of the Amorite. And some of your sons I made prophets, and some of your young men I made separate for myself. Is it not even so, O children of Israel? says the Lord. But to those who were separate you gave wine for drink; and to the prophets you said, Be prophets no longer. See, I am crushing you down, as one is crushed under a cart full of grain. And flight will be impossible for the quick-footed, and the force of the strong will become feeble, and the man of war will not get away safely: 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.”

Where is Amos 2:9-1964 in the Bible?

Amos 2:9-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 2, verses 9–1964.

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 2:9-1964.

What translation should I read Amos 2:9-1964 in?

Amos 2:9-1964 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 2:9-1964?

Amos 2:9-1964 reads (BBE): “Though I sent destruction on the Amorite before them, who was tall as the cedar and strong as the oak-tree, cutting off his fruit from on high and his roots from under the earth. And I took you up out of the land of Egypt, guiding you for forty years in the waste land, so that you might take for your heritage the land of the Amorite. And some of your sons I made prophets, and some of your young men I made separate for myself. Is it not even so, O children of Israel? says the Lord. But to those who were separate you gave wine for drink; and to the prophets you said, Be prophets no longer. See, I am crushing you down, as one is crushed under a cart full of grain. And flight will be impossible for the quick-footed, and the force of the strong will become feeble, and the man of war will not get away safely: 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.” 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.