Amos 5:26

Amos 5:27 web — Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus," says Yahweh, whose name is the God of Armies.

World English Bible

"Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus," says Yahweh, whose name is the God of Armies."

— Amos 5:27, World English Bible

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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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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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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 justice roll on like rivers, and righteousness like a mighty stream.

"Did you bring to me sacrifices and offerings in the wilderness forty years, house of Israel?

You also carried the tent of your king and the shrine of your images, the star of your god, which you made for yourselves.

Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus," says Yahweh, whose name is the God of Armies.

Amos 5:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 5:27 say?

Amos 5:27 in the World English Bible reads: “Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus," says Yahweh, whose name is the God of Armies.”

Where is Amos 5:27 in the Bible?

Amos 5:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 5, verse 27.

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.

What translation should I read Amos 5:27 in?

Amos 5:27 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?

Amos 5:27 reads (WEB): “Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus," says Yahweh, whose name is the God of Armies.” 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 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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Amos 5 — Context

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