Amos 7:6 net — The LORD decided not to do this. The Sovereign LORD said,“This will not happen either.”

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"The LORD decided not to do this. The Sovereign LORD said,“This will not happen either.”"

— Amos 7:6, NET Bible

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Amos 7 — Context

3

The LORD decided not to do this.“It will not happen,” the LORD said.

4

The Sovereign LORD showed me this: I saw the Sovereign LORD summoning a shower of fire. It consumed the great deep and devoured the fields.

5

I said,“Sovereign LORD, stop! How can Jacob survive? He is too weak!”

6

The LORD decided not to do this. The Sovereign LORD said,“This will not happen either.”

7

He showed me this: I saw the Lord standing by a tin wall holding tin in his hand.

8

The LORD said to me,“What do you see, Amos?” I said,“Tin.” The Lord then said,“Look, I am about to place tin among my people Israel. I will no longer overlook their sin.

9

Isaac’s centers of worship will become desolate; Israel’s holy places will be in ruins. I will attack Jeroboam’s dynasty with the sword.”

Amos 7:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 7:6 say?
Amos 7:6 in the NET Bible reads: “The LORD decided not to do this. The Sovereign LORD said,“This will not happen either.””
Where is Amos 7:6 in the Bible?
Amos 7:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 7, verse 6.
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 7:6.
What translation should I read Amos 7:6 in?
Amos 7:6 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 7:6?
Amos 7:6 reads (NET): “The LORD decided not to do this. The Sovereign LORD said,“This will not happen either.”” 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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