Amos 5:24

But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Amos 5:24

BSB

But let justice roll on like a river, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.

AKJV

But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.

CPDV

And judgment will be revealed like water, and justice like a mighty torrent.

ERV

But let judgment roll down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.

NHEB

But let justice roll on like rivers, and righteousness like a mighty stream.

SMT

Judgment shall roll as the waters, and justice as a torrent of strength.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Amos 5:24

ButletjudgmentH4941Noun MasculinerundownH1556VerbaswatersH4325Noun MasculineandrighteousnessH6666Noun FeminineasamightyH386Adjective streamH5158Noun Masculine

Commentary for Amos 5:24

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

Overview of Amos 5:24

Summary

Justice should flow abundantly like water

Place

Israel

Event

Call for justice establishment

Estimated Time Period

c. 750 BC