Amos 5:20 nasb — Will not the day of the LORD be darkness instead of light, Even gloom with no brightness in it?

NASB

"Will not the day of the LORD be darkness instead of light, Even gloom with no brightness in it?"

— Amos 5:20, NASB

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Amos 5 — Context

17

"And in all the vineyards there is wailing, Because I will pass through the midst of you," says the LORD.

18

Alas, you who are longing for the day of the LORD, For what purpose will the day of the LORD be to you? It will be darkness and not light;

19

As when a man flees from a lion And a bear meets him, Or goes home, leans his hand against the wall And a snake bites him.

20

Will not the day of the LORD be darkness instead of light, Even gloom with no brightness in it?

21

"I hate, I reject your festivals, Nor do I delight in your solemn assemblies.

22

"Even though you offer up to Me burnt offerings and your grain offerings, I will not accept them; And I will not even look at the peace offerings of your fatlings.

23

"Take away from Me the noise of your songs; I will not even listen to the sound of your harps.

Amos 5:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 5:20 say?
Amos 5:20 in the NASB reads: “Will not the day of the LORD be darkness instead of light, Even 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 (NASB): “Will not the day of the LORD be darkness instead of light, Even 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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