Amos 5:2 cpdv — The virgin of Israel has been thrown onto her land, there is no one who can raise her up.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The virgin of Israel has been thrown onto her land, there is no one who can raise her up. "

— Amos 5:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Amos 5 — Context

1

Listen to this word, which I lift over you in lamentation. The house of Israel has fallen, and it will no longer rise again.

2

The virgin of Israel has been thrown onto her land, there is no one who can raise her up.

3

For thus says the Lord God: In the city from which a thousand departed, a hundred will remain, and in that from which a hundred departed, ten will remain, in the house of Israel.

4

For thus says the Lord to the house of Israel: Seek me and you will live.

5

But do not be willing to seek Bethel, and do not be willing to enter Gilgal, and you will not cross into Beer-sheba. For Gilgal will be led into captivity, and Bethel will be useless.

Amos 5:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 5:2 say?
Amos 5:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The virgin of Israel has been thrown onto her land, there is no one who can raise her up. ”
Where is Amos 5:2 in the Bible?
Amos 5:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 5, 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 5:2.
What translation should I read Amos 5:2 in?
Amos 5:2 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 5:2?
Amos 5:2 reads (CPDV): “The virgin of Israel has been thrown onto her land, there is no one who can raise her up. ” 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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