Amos 3:2 net — “I have chosen you alone from all the clans of the earth. Therefore I will punish you for all your sins.”

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"“I have chosen you alone from all the clans of the earth. Therefore I will punish you for all your sins.”"

— Amos 3:2, NET Bible

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Amos 3 — Context

1

Every Effect has its Cause Listen, you Israelites, to this message which the LORD is proclaiming against you! This message is for the entire clan I brought up from the land of Egypt:

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“I have chosen you alone from all the clans of the earth. Therefore I will punish you for all your sins.”

3

Do two walk together without having met?

4

Does a lion roar in the woods if he has not cornered his prey? Does a young lion bellow from his den if he has not caught something?

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Does a bird swoop down into a trap on the ground if there is no bait? Does a trap spring up from the ground unless it has surely caught something?

Amos 3:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 3:2 say?
Amos 3:2 in the NET Bible reads: ““I have chosen you alone from all the clans of the earth. Therefore I will punish you for all your sins.””
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 (NET): ““I have chosen you alone from all the clans of the earth. Therefore I will punish you for all your sins.”” 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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