Amos 5:25 nasb — "Did you present Me with sacrifices and grain offerings in the wilderness for forty years, O house of Israel?

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""Did you present Me with sacrifices and grain offerings in the wilderness for forty years, O house of Israel?"

— Amos 5:25, NASB

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“Did ye bring unto me sacrifices and offerings in the wilderness forty years, O house of Israel? ”
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Amos 5 — Context

"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.

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

"But let justice roll down like waters And righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.

"Did you present Me with sacrifices and grain offerings in the wilderness for forty years, O house of Israel?

"You also carried along Sikkuth your king and Kiyyun, your images, the star of your gods which you made for yourselves.

"Therefore, I will make you go into exile beyond Damascus," says the LORD, whose name is the God of hosts.

Amos 5:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 5:25 say?

Amos 5:25 in the NASB reads: “"Did you present Me with sacrifices and grain offerings in the wilderness for forty years, O house of Israel?”

Where is Amos 5:25 in the Bible?

Amos 5:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 5, verse 25.

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 5:25.

What translation should I read Amos 5:25 in?

Amos 5:25 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 5:25?

Amos 5:25 reads (NASB): “"Did you present Me with sacrifices and grain offerings in the wilderness for forty years, O house 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 5:25 nasb — "Did you present Me with sacrifices and grain offerings in the wilderness for forty years, O house of Israel?

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