Amos 2:11

And I raised up of your sons for prophets, and of your young men for Nazarites. Is it not even thus, O ye children of Israel? saith the LORD.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Amos 2:11

BSB

I raised up prophets from your sons and Nazirites from your young men. Is this not true, O children of Israel?" declares the LORD.

AKJV

And I raised up of your sons for prophets, and of your young men for Nazarites. Is it not even thus, O you children of Israel? said the LORD.

CPDV

And I stirred up prophets from your sons, and Nazirites from your young men. Is it not so, sons of Israel, says the Lord?

ERV

And I raised up of your sons for prophets, and of your young men for Nazirites. Is it not even thus, O ye children of Israel? saith the LORD.

NHEB

I raised up some of your sons for prophets, and some of your young men for Nazirites. Isn't this true, you children of Israel?" says the LORD.

SMT

And I will raise up from your sons for prophets, and from your young men for Nazarites. Is it not even this, ye sons of Israel? says Jehovah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Amos 2:11

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Commentary for Amos 2:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Amos 2:11

Summary

God's gifts through prophets and leaders

Place

Israel

Event

Prophets and Nazarites appointed

Estimated Time Period

c. 750 BC