Amos 5:23

Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Amos 5:23

BSB

Take away from Me the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps.

AKJV

Take you away from me the noise of your songs; for I will not hear the melody of your viols.

CPDV

Take away from me the tumult of your songs, and I will not listen to the canticles of your lyre.

ERV

Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols.

NHEB

Take away from me the noise of your songs. I will not listen to the music of your harps.

SMT

Remove from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the music of thy lyres.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Amos 5:23

TakethouawayH5493VerbfrommethenoiseH1995Noun MasculineofthysongsH7892forIwillnothearH8085themelodyH2172Noun FeminineofthyviolsH5035Noun Masculine

Commentary for Amos 5:23

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

Overview of Amos 5:23

Summary

God will not hear insincere musical praise

Place

Israel

Event

Rejection of musical worship

Estimated Time Period

c. 750 BC