Amos 6:7 net — Therefore they will now be the first to go into exile, and the religious banquets where they sprawl on couches will end.

NET Bible

"Therefore they will now be the first to go into exile, and the religious banquets where they sprawl on couches will end."

— Amos 6:7, NET Bible

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Amos 6 — Context

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They lie around on beds decorated with ivory, and sprawl out on their couches. They eat lambs from the flock, and calves from the middle of the pen.

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They sing to the tune of stringed instruments; like David they invent musical instruments.

6

They drink wine from sacrificial bowls, and pour the very best oils on themselves. Yet they are not concerned over the ruin of Joseph.

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Therefore they will now be the first to go into exile, and the religious banquets where they sprawl on couches will end.

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The Sovereign LORD confirms this oath by his very own life. The LORD God of Heaven’s Armies, is speaking:“I despise Jacob’s arrogance; I hate their fortresses. I will hand over to their enemies the city of Samaria and everything in it.”

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If ten men are left in one house, they too will die.

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When their close relatives, the ones who will burn the corpses, pick up their bodies to remove the bones from the house, they will say to anyone who is in the inner rooms of the house,“Is anyone else with you?” He will respond,“No one.” Then he will say,“Hush! Don’t invoke the LORD’s name!”

Amos 6:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 6:7 say?
Amos 6:7 in the NET Bible reads: “Therefore they will now be the first to go into exile, and the religious banquets where they sprawl on couches will end.”
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 (NET): “Therefore they will now be the first to go into exile, and the religious banquets where they sprawl on couches will end.” 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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