Amos 8:6

That we may buy the poor for silver, and the needy for a pair of shoes; yea, and sell the refuse of the wheat?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Amos 8:6

BSB
Let us buy the poor with silver and the needy for a pair of sandals, selling even the chaff with the wheat!"
AKJV
That we may buy the poor for silver, and the needy for a pair of shoes; yes, and sell the refuse of the wheat?
CPDV
in order that we may possess the destitute with money, and the poor for a pair of shoes, and may sell even the refuse of the grain?"
ERV
that we may buy the poor for silver, and the needy for a pair of shoes, and sell the refuse of the wheat.
NHEB
that we may buy the poor for silver, and the needy for a pair of shoes, and sell the sweepings with the wheat?'"
SMT
To buy the poor with silver, and the needy for shoes; and we will sell the refuse of the grain.

Commentary for Amos 8:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Amos 8:6
Summary
Buying vulnerable people into bondage for minimal gain
Event
Enslaving poor for profit
Estimated Time Period
c. 760-750 BC
Category
Judgment