Amos 8:4

Hear this, O ye that swallow up the needy, even to make the poor of the land to fail,

King James Version

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Other Translations for Amos 8:4

BSB

Hear this, you who trample the needy, who do away with the poor of the land,

AKJV

Hear this, O you that swallow up the needy, even to make the poor of the land to fail,

CPDV

Hear this, you who crush the poor and who make those in need of land to do without.

ERV

Hear this, O ye that would swallow up the needy, and cause the poor of the land to fail,

NHEB

Hear this, you who trample the needy, and destroy the poor of the land,

SMT

Hear this, ye, panting after the needy, to cause the humble of the, land to cease.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Amos 8:4

HearH8085thisOyethatswallowupH7602VerbtheneedyH34eventomakeH7673VerbthepoorH6041AdjectiveofthelandH776Noun FemininetofailH7673Verb

Commentary for Amos 8:4

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

Overview of Amos 8:4

Summary

Accusation against those who exploit vulnerable populations

Event

Condemnation of exploiters

Estimated Time Period

c. 760-750 BC