Amos 7:16 bbe — Now then, give ear to the word of the Lord: You say, Be no prophet to Israel, and say not a word against the people of…

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"Now then, give ear to the word of the Lord: You say, Be no prophet to Israel, and say not a word against the people of Isaac."

— Amos 7:16, Bible in Basic English

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Amos 7 — Context

But be a prophet no longer at Beth-el: for it is the holy place of the king, and the king's house.

Then Amos in answer said to Amaziah, I am no prophet, or one of the sons of the prophets; I am a herdman and one who takes care of sycamore-trees:

And the Lord took me from the flock, and the Lord said to me, Go, be a prophet to my people Israel.

Now then, give ear to the word of the Lord: You say, Be no prophet to Israel, and say not a word against the people of Isaac.

So this is what the Lord has said: Your wife will be a loose woman in the town, and your sons and your daughters will be put to the sword, and your land will be cut up into parts by a line; and you yourself will come to your end in an unclean land, and Israel will certainly be taken away a prisoner out of his land.

Amos 7:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 7:16 say?

Amos 7:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now then, give ear to the word of the Lord: You say, Be no prophet to Israel, and say not a word against the people of Isaac.”

Where is Amos 7:16 in the Bible?

Amos 7:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 7, verse 16.

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 7:16.

What translation should I read Amos 7:16 in?

Amos 7:16 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 7:16?

Amos 7:16 reads (BBE): “Now then, give ear to the word of the Lord: You say, Be no prophet to Israel, and say not a word against the people of Isaac.” 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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