Amos 5:1

Hear ye this word which I take up against you, even a lamentation, O house of Israel.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Amos 5:1

BSB
Hear this word, O house of Israel, this lamentation I take up against you:
AKJV
Hear you this word which I take up against you, even a lamentation, O house of Israel.
CPDV
Listen to this word, which I lift over you in lamentation. The house of Israel has fallen, and it will no longer rise again.
ERV
Hear ye this word which I take up for a lamentation over you, O house of Israel.
NHEB
Listen to this word which I take up for a lamentation over you, O house of Israel.
SMT
Hear ye this word which I lift up to you, a lamentation, O house of Israel.

Commentary for Amos 5:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Amos 5:1
Summary
Amos delivers mournful message about Israel
Event
Prophetic lamentation
Estimated Time Period
c. 760 BC
Category
Lament