Amos 6:3

Ye that put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near;

King James Version
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Other Translations for Amos 6:3

BSB
You dismiss the day of calamity and bring near a reign of violence.
AKJV
You that put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near;
CPDV
You have been set aside for the day of disaster, and you approach the throne of iniquity.
ERV
Ye that put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near;
NHEB
Those who put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near;
SMT
Extending to the evil day, and ye will bring near the seat of violence;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Amos 6:3

YethatputfarawayH5077VerbtheevilH7451dayH3117Noun MasculineandcausetheseatH7675Noun FeminineofviolenceH2555Noun MasculinetocomenearH5066Verb

Commentary for Amos 6:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Amos 6:3
Summary
Complacency hastens disaster and violence
Place
Israel
Event
Rebuke of false optimism
Estimated Time Period
c. 750 BC
Category
Judgment