Amos 5:21

I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Amos 5:21

BSB

"I hate, I despise your feasts! I cannot stand the stench of your solemn assemblies.

AKJV

I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies.

CPDV

I hate and have rejected your feasts; and I will not accept the odor from your gatherings.

ERV

I hate, I despise your feasts, and I will take no delight in your solemn assemblies.

NHEB

I hate, I despise your feasts, and I can't stand your solemn assemblies.

SMT

I hated, I rejected your festivals, and I will not smell in your assemblies.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Amos 5:21

IhateH8130VerbIdespiseH3988yourfeastdaysH2282Noun MasculineandIwillnotsmellH7306VerbinyoursolemnassembliesH6116Noun Feminine

Commentary for Amos 5:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Amos 5:21

Summary

God rejects religious observances without justice

Place

Israel

Event

Rejection of false worship

Estimated Time Period

c. 750 BC