Amos 5:18

Woe unto you that desire the day of the LORD! to what end is it for you? the day of the LORD is darkness, and not light.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Amos 5:18

BSB
Woe to you who long for the Day of the LORD! What will the Day of the LORD be for you? It will be darkness and not light.
AKJV
Woe to you that desire the day of the LORD! to what end is it for you? the day of the LORD is darkness, and not light.
CPDV
Woe to those who desire the day of the Lord. What is it to you? The day of the Lord is this: darkness and not light.
ERV
Woe unto you that desire the day of the LORD! wherefore would ye have the day of the LORD? it is darkness, and not light.
NHEB
"Woe to you who desire the day of the LORD. Why do you long for the day of the LORD? It is darkness, and not light.
SMT
Wo! to you longing for the day of Jehovah; for what this to you? The day of Jehovah this is darkness and not light.

Commentary for Amos 5:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Amos 5:18
Summary
Judgment day brings darkness not deliverance
Event
Warning about judgment misunderstanding
Estimated Time Period
c. 750 BC
Category
Judgment