Amos 7:15 net — Then the LORD took me from tending flocks and gave me this commission,‘Go! Prophesy to my people Israel!’

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"Then the LORD took me from tending flocks and gave me this commission,‘Go! Prophesy to my people Israel!’"

— Amos 7:15, NET Bible

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Amos 7 — Context

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Amaziah then said to Amos,“Leave, you visionary! Run away to the land of Judah! Earn your living and prophesy there!

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Don’t prophesy at Bethel any longer, for a royal temple and palace are here!”

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Amos replied to Amaziah,“I was not a prophet by profession. No, I was a herdsman who also took care of sycamore fig trees.

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Then the LORD took me from tending flocks and gave me this commission,‘Go! Prophesy to my people Israel!’

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So now listen to the LORD’s message! You say,‘Don’t prophesy against Israel! Don’t preach against the family of Isaac!’

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“Therefore this is what the LORD says:‘Your wife will become a prostitute in the streets and your sons and daughters will die violently. Your land will be given to others and you will die in a foreign land. Israel will certainly be carried into exile away from its land.’”

Amos 7:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 7:15 say?
Amos 7:15 in the NET Bible reads: “Then the LORD took me from tending flocks and gave me this commission,‘Go! Prophesy to my people Israel!’”
Where is Amos 7:15 in the Bible?
Amos 7:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 7, verse 15.
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 7:15.
What translation should I read Amos 7:15 in?
Amos 7:15 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 7:15?
Amos 7:15 reads (NET): “Then the LORD took me from tending flocks and gave me this commission,‘Go! Prophesy to my people Israel!’” 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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