Amos 7:16

Now therefore hear thou the word of the LORD: Thou sayest, Prophesy not against Israel, and drop not thy word against the house of Isaac.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Amos 7:16

BSB

Now, therefore, hear the word of the LORD. You say: 'Do not prophesy against Israel; do not preach against the house of Isaac.'

AKJV

Now therefore hear you the word of the LORD: You say, Prophesy not against Israel, and drop not your word against the house of Isaac.

CPDV

And now, hear the word of the Lord: You say, "You will not prophesy about Israel, and you will not rain your words upon the house of the idol."

ERV

Now therefore hear thou the word of the LORD: Thou sayest, Prophesy not against Israel, and drop not thy word against the house of Isaac;

NHEB

Now therefore listen to the word of the LORD: 'You say, Do not prophesy against Israel, and do not proclaim against the house of Isaac.'

SMT

And now hear the word of Jehovah: Thou sayest thou shalt not prophesy against Israel, and thou shalt not drop against the house of Isaak.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Amos 7:16

NowthereforehearH8085thouthewordH1697Noun MasculineoftheLORDH3068Proper NameThousayestH559Verb ProphesyH5012VerbnotagainstIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculineanddropH5197VerbnotthywordagainstthehouseH1004Noun MasculineofIsaacH3446Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for Amos 7:16

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

Overview of Amos 7:16

Summary

Amos tells priest that God's word cannot be suppressed

Place

Bethel

Event

Amos refuses silence

Estimated Time Period

c. 750 BC