Amos 6:7 kjv — Therefore now shall they go captive with the first that go captive, and the banquet of them that stretched themselves s…

King James Version

"Therefore now shall they go captive with the first that go captive, and the banquet of them that stretched themselves shall be removed."

— Amos 6:7, King James Version

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Amos 6 — Context

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That lie upon beds of ivory, and stretch themselves upon their couches, and eat the lambs out of the flock, and the calves out of the midst of the stall;

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That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David;

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That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.

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Therefore now shall they go captive with the first that go captive, and the banquet of them that stretched themselves shall be removed.

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The Lord God hath sworn by himself, saith the Lord the God of hosts, I abhor the excellency of Jacob, and hate his palaces: therefore will I deliver up the city with all that is therein.

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And it shall come to pass, if there remain ten men in one house, that they shall die.

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And a man’s uncle shall take him up, and he that burneth him, to bring out the bones out of the house, and shall say unto him that is by the sides of the house, Is there yet any with thee? and he shall say, No. Then shall he say, Hold thy tongue: for we may not make mention of the name of the Lord.

Amos 6:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 6:7 say?
Amos 6:7 in the King James Version reads: “Therefore now shall they go captive with the first that go captive, and the banquet of them that stretched themselves shall be removed.”
Where is Amos 6:7 in the Bible?
Amos 6:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 6, verse 7.
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 6:7.
What translation should I read Amos 6:7 in?
Amos 6:7 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 6:7?
Amos 6:7 reads (KJV): “Therefore now shall they go captive with the first that go captive, and the banquet of them that stretched themselves shall be removed.” 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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