Amos 3:13 web — "Listen, and testify against the house of Jacob," says the Lord Yahweh, the God of Armies.

World English Bible

""Listen, and testify against the house of Jacob," says the Lord Yahweh, the God of Armies."

— Amos 3:13, World English Bible

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Amos 3 — Context

10

"Indeed they don't know to do right," says Yahweh, "Who hoard plunder and loot in their palaces."

11

Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh: "An adversary will overrun the land; and he will pull down your strongholds, and your fortresses will be plundered."

12

Thus says Yahweh: "As the shepherd rescues out of the mouth of the lion two legs, or a piece of an ear, so shall the children of Israel be rescued who sit in Samaria on the corner of a couch, and on the silken cushions of a bed."

13

"Listen, and testify against the house of Jacob," says the Lord Yahweh, the God of Armies.

14

"For in the day that I visit the transgressions of Israel on him, I will also visit the altars of Bethel; and the horns of the altar will be cut off, and fall to the ground.

15

I will strike the winter house with the summer house; and the houses of ivory will perish, and the great houses will have an end," says Yahweh.

Amos 3:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 3:13 say?
Amos 3:13 in the World English Bible reads: “"Listen, and testify against the house of Jacob," says the Lord Yahweh, the God of Armies.”
Where is Amos 3:13 in the Bible?
Amos 3:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 3, verse 13.
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 3:13.
What translation should I read Amos 3:13 in?
Amos 3:13 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 3:13?
Amos 3:13 reads (WEB): “"Listen, and testify against the house of Jacob," says the Lord Yahweh, the God of Armies.” 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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