Amos 3:2 cpdv — I have known only you in such a way, out of all the families of the earth. For this reason, I will visit upon you all y…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"I have known only you in such a way, out of all the families of the earth. For this reason, I will visit upon you all your iniquities."

— Amos 3:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Amos 3 — Context

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Listen to the word which the Lord has spoken about you, sons of Israel, concerning the whole family that I led out of the land of Egypt, saying:

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I have known only you in such a way, out of all the families of the earth. For this reason, I will visit upon you all your iniquities.

3

Will two walk together, unless they have agreed to do so?

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Will a lion roar in the forest, unless he has prey? Will the lion’s young cry out from his den, unless he has taken something?

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Will a bird fall into a snare on the ground, if there is no bird-catcher? Will a snare be taken away from the ground, before it has caught something?

Amos 3:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 3:2 say?
Amos 3:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “I have known only you in such a way, out of all the families of the earth. For this reason, I will visit upon you all your iniquities.”
Where is Amos 3:2 in the Bible?
Amos 3:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 3, verse 2.
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 3:2.
What translation should I read Amos 3:2 in?
Amos 3:2 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 3:2?
Amos 3:2 reads (CPDV): “I have known only you in such a way, out of all the families of the earth. For this reason, I will visit upon you all your iniquities.” 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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