Amos 5:5

But seek not Bethel, nor enter into Gilgal, and pass not to Beersheba: for Gilgal shall surely go into captivity, and Bethel shall come to nought.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Amos 5:5

BSB

Do not seek Bethel or go to Gilgal; do not journey to Beersheba, for Gilgal will surely go into exile, and Bethel will come to nothing.

AKJV

But seek not Bethel, nor enter into Gilgal, and pass not to Beersheba: for Gilgal shall surely go into captivity, and Bethel shall come to nothing.

CPDV

But do not be willing to seek Bethel, and do not be willing to enter Gilgal, and you will not cross into Beer-sheba. For Gilgal will be led into captivity, and Bethel will be useless.

ERV

but seek not Beth-el, nor enter into Gilgal, and pass not to Beer-sheba: for Gilgal shall surely go into captivity, and Beth-el shall come to nought.

NHEB

but do not seek Bethel, nor enter into Gilgal, and do not pass to Beersheba: for Gilgal shall surely go into captivity, and Bethel shall come to nothing.

SMT

And ye shall not seek the house of God, and to Gilgal ye shall not go: and to the well of the oath ye shall not pass over: for Gilgal being taken captive shall be carried away captive, and the house of God shall be for nothing.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Amos 5:5

ButseekH1875VerbnotBeth-elH1008Proper Name LocationnorenterH935VerbintoGilgalH1537Proper Name LocationandpassH5674VerbnottoBeer-shebaH884Proper Name LocationforGilgalH1537Proper Name LocationshallsurelyH1540VerbgointocaptivityH1540VerbandBeth-elH1008Proper Name LocationshallcometonoughtH205Noun Masculine

Commentary for Amos 5:5

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

Overview of Amos 5:5

Summary

Avoid false religious centers; judgment coming

Place

Bethel, Gilgal, Beersheba

Event

Prophetic warning

Estimated Time Period

c. 760 BC