Amos 6:8 asv — The Lord Jehovah hath sworn by himself, saith Jehovah, the God of hosts: I abhor the excellency of Jacob, and hate his…

American Standard Version

"The Lord Jehovah hath sworn by himself, saith Jehovah, 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. "

— Amos 6:8, American Standard Version

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Amos 6 — Context

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that sing idle songs to the sound of the viol; that invent for themselves instruments of music, like David;

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that drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief oils; but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.

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Therefore shall they now go captive with the first that go captive; and the revelry of them that stretched themselves shall pass away.

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The Lord Jehovah hath sworn by himself, saith Jehovah, 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 when a man’s uncle shall take him up, even he that burneth him, to bring out the bones out of the house, and shall say unto him that is in the innermost parts of the house, Is there yet any with thee? and he shall say, No; then shall he say, Hold thy peace; for we may not make mention of the name of Jehovah.

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For, behold, Jehovah commandeth, and the great house shall be smitten with breaches, and the little house with clefts.

Amos 6:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 6:8 say?
Amos 6:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “The Lord Jehovah hath sworn by himself, saith Jehovah, 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. ”
Where is Amos 6:8 in the Bible?
Amos 6:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 6, verse 8.
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 6:8.
What translation should I read Amos 6:8 in?
Amos 6:8 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 6:8?
Amos 6:8 reads (ASV): “The Lord Jehovah hath sworn by himself, saith Jehovah, 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. ” 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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