Amos 5:26 akjv — But you have borne the tabernacle of your Moloch and Chiun your images, the star of your god, which you made to yoursel…

American King James Version

"But you have borne the tabernacle of your Moloch and Chiun your images, the star of your god, which you made to yourselves. "

— Amos 5:26, American King James Version

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Amos 5 — Context

23

Take you away from me the noise of your songs; for I will not hear the melody of your viols.

24

But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.

25

Have you offered to me sacrifices and offerings in the wilderness forty years, O house of Israel?

26

But you have borne the tabernacle of your Moloch and Chiun your images, the star of your god, which you made to yourselves.

27

Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus, says the LORD, whose name is The God of hosts.

Amos 5:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 5:26 say?
Amos 5:26 in the American King James Version reads: “But you have borne the tabernacle of your Moloch and Chiun your images, the star of your god, which you made to yourselves. ”
Where is Amos 5:26 in the Bible?
Amos 5:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 5, verse 26.
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 5:26.
What translation should I read Amos 5:26 in?
Amos 5:26 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 5:26?
Amos 5:26 reads (AKJV): “But you have borne the tabernacle of your Moloch and Chiun your images, the star of your god, which you made to yourselves. ” 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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