Amos 5:20

Shall not the day of the LORD be darkness, and not light? even very dark, and no brightness in it?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Amos 5:20

BSB
Will not the Day of the LORD be darkness and not light, even gloom with no brightness in it?
AKJV
Shall not the day of the LORD be darkness, and not light? even very dark, and no brightness in it?
CPDV
Will not the day of the Lord be darkness and not light, and gloom with no brightness in it?
ERV
Shall not the day of the LORD be darkness, and not light? even very dark, and no brightness in it?
NHEB
Won't the day of the LORD be darkness, and not light? Even very dark, and no brightness in it?
SMT
Shall not the day of Jehovah be darkness and not light? and dark and no shining to it?

Commentary for Amos 5:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Amos 5:20
Summary
Judgment day brings complete darkness and gloom
Event
Description of judgment imagery
Estimated Time Period
c. 750 BC
Category
Prophecy