Amos 5:2

Amos 5:1 bbe — Give ear to this word, my song of sorrow over you, O children of Israel.

Bible in Basic English

"Give ear to this word, my song of sorrow over you, O children of Israel."

— Amos 5:1, Bible in Basic English

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Amos 5:1 in Other Translations

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ASV
“Hear ye this word which I take up for a lamentation over you, O house of Israel. ”
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NET
“Death is Imminent Listen to this funeral song I am ready to sing about you, family of Israel:”
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Amos 5 — Context

Give ear to this word, my song of sorrow over you, O children of Israel.

The virgin of Israel has been made low, never again to be lifted up: she is stretched out by herself on her land; there is no one to put her on her feet again.

For these are the words of the Lord God: The town which was able to send out a thousand, will have only a hundred; and that which sent out a hundred, will have only ten, in Israel.

For these are the words of the Lord to the children of Israel: Let your hearts be turned to me, so that you may have life:

Amos 5:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 5:1 say?

Amos 5:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Give ear to this word, my song of sorrow over you, O children of Israel.”

Where is Amos 5:1 in the Bible?

Amos 5:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 5, verse 1.

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 5:1.

What translation should I read Amos 5:1 in?

Amos 5:1 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 5:1?

Amos 5:1 reads (BBE): “Give ear to this word, my song of sorrow over you, O children of Israel.” 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.

Amos 5:1 bbe — Give ear to this word, my song of sorrow over you, O children of Israel.

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