Amos 7:11

For thus Amos saith, Jeroboam shall die by the sword, and Israel shall surely be led away captive out of their own land.

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Other Translations for Amos 7:11

BSB

for this is what Amos has said: 'Jeroboam will die by the sword, and Israel will surely go into exile, away from their homeland.'"

AKJV

For thus Amos said, Jeroboam shall die by the sword, and Israel shall surely be led away captive out of their own land.

CPDV

For Amos says this: 'Jeroboam will die by the sword, and Israel will be taken captive out of their own land.' "

ERV

For thus Amos saith, Jeroboam shall die by the sword, and Israel shall surely be led away captive out of his land.

NHEB

For Amos says, 'Jeroboam will die by the sword, and Israel shall surely be led away captive out of his land.'"

SMT

For thus said Amos: Jeroboam shall die by the sword, and Israel being taken captive shall be carried away captive from his land.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Amos 7:11

ForthusAmosH5986Proper Name Masculine saithH559Verb JeroboamH3379Proper Name MasculineshalldieH4191VerbbytheswordH2719Noun FeminineandIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculineshallsurelyH1540VerbbeledawaycaptiveH1540VerboutoftheirownlandH127Noun Feminine

Commentary for Amos 7:11

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

Overview of Amos 7:11

Summary

Amaziah misrepresents Amos's prophecy to the king

Place

Bethel

Event

Priest misquotes prophet

Estimated Time Period

c. 750 BC