Amos 2:12

But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Amos 2:12

BSB
"But you made the Nazirites drink wine and commanded the prophets not to prophesy.
AKJV
But you gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.
CPDV
Yet you would offer wine to the Nazirites, and you would command the prophets, saying: "Do not prophesy."
ERV
But ye gave the Nazirites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.
NHEB
"But you gave the Nazirites wine to drink, and commanded the prophets, saying, 'Do not prophesy.'
SMT
And ye will give the Nazarites wine to drink; and ye commanded to the prophets, saying, Ye shall not prophesy.

Commentary for Amos 2:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Amos 2:12
Summary
Israel rejected God's chosen messengers
Place
Israel
Event
Prophets and Nazarites rejected
Estimated Time Period
c. 750 BC
Category
Judgment