Amos 5:26

Amos 5:27-1953 kjv — Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus, saith the Lord, whose name is The God of hosts.

King James Version

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

— Amos 5:27-1953, King James Version

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Amos 5:27-1953 in Other Translations

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ASV
“Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus, saith Jehovah, whose name is the God of hosts. ”
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WEB
“Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus," says Yahweh, whose name is the God of Armies.”
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NET
“and I will drive you into exile beyond Damascus,” says the LORD. He is called the God of Heaven’s Armies!”
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DRB
“And I will cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus, saith the Lord, the God of hosts is his name. ”
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BBE
“And I will send you away as prisoners farther than Damascus, says the Lord, whose name is the God of armies.”
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KJVA
“Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus, saith the Lord, whose name is The God of hosts. ”
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Amos 5 — Context

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

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

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

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

Amos 5:27-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 5:27-1953 say?

Amos 5:27-1953 in the King James Version reads: “Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus, saith the Lord, whose name is The God of hosts. ”

Where is Amos 5:27-1953 in the Bible?

Amos 5:27-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 5, verses 27–1953.

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 5:27-1953.

What translation should I read Amos 5:27-1953 in?

Amos 5:27-1953 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 5:27-1953?

Amos 5:27-1953 reads (KJV): “Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus, saith the Lord, whose name is The God of hosts. ” 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 5:27-1953 kjv — Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus, saith the Lord, whose name is The God of hosts.

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