Amos   By: World English Bible

Amos is a thought-provoking and insightful book that delves into themes of social injustice, morality, and the consequences of ignoring divine guidance. The author presents a compelling narrative through the voice of the prophet Amos, who delivers messages of warning and admonition to the people of Israel. The language is poetic and powerful, drawing readers into the harsh realities of life in ancient Israel and challenging them to reflect on their own actions and choices. Overall, Amos is a compelling read that offers valuable lessons and prompts reflection on timeless issues that are still relevant today.

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Book 30 Amos 001:001 The words of Amos, who was among the herdsmen of Tekoa, which he saw concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash king of Israel, two years before the earthquake. 001:002 He said: "Yahweh will roar from Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the pastures of the shepherds will mourn, and the top of Carmel will wither." 001:003 Thus says Yahweh: "For three transgressions of Damascus, yes, for four, I will not turn away its punishment; because they have threshed Gilead with threshing instruments of iron; 001:004 but I will send a fire into the house of Hazael, and it will devour the palaces of Ben Hadad. 001:005 I will break the bar of Damascus, and cut off the inhabitant from the valley of Aven, and him who holds the scepter from the house of Eden; and the people of Syria shall go into captivity to Kir," says Yahweh. 001:006 Thus says Yahweh: "For three transgressions of Gaza, yes, for four, I will not turn away its punishment; because they carried away captive the whole community, to deliver them up to Edom; 001:007 but I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, and it will devour its palaces... Continue reading book >>