Amos 5:20 cpdv — Will not the day of the Lord be darkness and not light, and gloom with no brightness in it?

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Will not the day of the Lord be darkness and not light, and gloom with no brightness in it? "

— Amos 5:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Amos 5:20 in Other Translations

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Amos 5 — Context

17

And in all the vineyards there will be wailing. For I will cross through your midst, says the Lord.

18

Woe to those who desire the day of the Lord. What is it to you? The day of the Lord is this: darkness and not light.

19

It is as if a man flees from the face of a lion, only to have a bear meet him; or, he enters a house and leans with his hand against the wall, only to have a snake bite him.

20

Will not the day of the Lord be darkness and not light, and gloom with no brightness in it?

21

I hate and have rejected your feasts; and I will not accept the odor from your gatherings.

22

For if you offer me holocausts and your gifts, I will not receive them; and I will not look upon the vows of your fatness.

23

Take away from me the tumult of your songs, and I will not listen to the canticles of your lyre.

Amos 5:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Amos 5:20 say?
Amos 5:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Will not the day of the Lord be darkness and not light, and gloom with no brightness in it? ”
Where is Amos 5:20 in the Bible?
Amos 5:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 5, verse 20.
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 5:20.
What translation should I read Amos 5:20 in?
Amos 5:20 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 5:20?
Amos 5:20 reads (CPDV): “Will not the day of the Lord be darkness and not light, and gloom with no brightness in it? ” 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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