Amos 3:2

You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Amos 3:2

BSB
"Only you have I known from all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities."
AKJV
You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.
CPDV
I have known only you in such a way, out of all the families of the earth. For this reason, I will visit upon you all your iniquities.
ERV
You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will visit upon you all your iniquities.
NHEB
"You only have I chosen of all the families of the earth. Therefore I will punish you for all of your sins."
SMT
You only did I know from all the families of the earth: for this I will review over you all your iniquities.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Amos 3:2

YouonlyhaveIknownH3045VerbofallthefamiliesH4940Noun FeminineoftheearthH127Noun FemininethereforeIwillpunishH6485VerbyouforallyouriniquitiesH5771Noun Masculine

Commentary for Amos 3:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Amos 3:2
Summary
Covenant privilege brings accountability
Place
Israel
Event
Judgment for covenant violation
Estimated Time Period
c. 750 BC
Category
Covenant