Amos 6:8 cpdv — The Lord God has sworn by his own soul, the Lord God of hosts says: I detest the arrogance of Jacob, and I hate his hou…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The Lord God has sworn by his own soul, the Lord God of hosts says: I detest the arrogance of Jacob, and I hate his houses, and I will hand over the city with its inhabitants. "

— Amos 6:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Amos 6 — Context

5

You sing to the sound of stringed instruments; they consider themselves to have the musical abilities of David.

6

You drink wine in bowls, and you anoint with the best ointments; and they suffer nothing over the grief of Joseph.

7

Because of this, now they will depart at the head of those who go into captivity; and the faction of the lustful will be removed.

8

The Lord God has sworn by his own soul, the Lord God of hosts says: I detest the arrogance of Jacob, and I hate his houses, and I will hand over the city with its inhabitants.

9

For if there were ten men remaining in one house, even they will die.

10

And his closest relative will steal him away and will burn him, so that he may carry the bones out of the house. And he will say to him that is in the inner most rooms of the house, “Now is there any left that still belongs to you?”

11

And he will answer, “It is finished.” And he will say to him, “Be silent and do not call to mind the name of the Lord.”

Amos 6:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 6:8 say?
Amos 6:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The Lord God has sworn by his own soul, the Lord God of hosts says: I detest the arrogance of Jacob, and I hate his houses, and I will hand over the city with its inhabitants. ”
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 (CPDV): “The Lord God has sworn by his own soul, the Lord God of hosts says: I detest the arrogance of Jacob, and I hate his houses, and I will hand over the city with its inhabitants. ” 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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