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Amos 2:12

Obedience

10 And I brought you up from the land of Egypt and led you forty years in the wilderness, that you might take possession of the land of the Amorite.

11 I raised up prophets from your sons and Nazirites from your young men. Is this not true, O children of Israel?” declares the LORD.

“But you made the Nazirites drink wine and commanded the prophets not to prophesy.

13 Behold, I am about to crush you in your place as with a cart full of grain.

14 Escape will fail the swift, the strong will not prevail by his strength, and the mighty will not save his life.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
“But you made the Nazirites drink wine and commanded the prophets not to prophesy.
KJV
But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.
WEB
“But you gave the Nazirites wine to drink, and commanded the prophets, saying, ‘Don’t prophesy!’
ASV
But ye gave the Nazirites wine to drink, and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.
DARBY
And ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.
BLB
“And the Nazirites you⁺ made to drink wine, and regarding the prophets you⁺ commanded, saying, ‘You⁺ will not prophesy.’
ÅB
Men dere fikk nasireerne til å drikke vin, og dere forbød profetene å profetere.
OTB
«Men dere fikk nasireerne til å drikke vin,
og dere befalte profetene og sa,
‘Dere skal ikke profetere!’
B1930
Men I fikk nasireerne til å drikke vin, og I forbød profetene å profetere.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Isaiah 30:10

    They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions.

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  • Amos 7:13

    But never prophesy at Bethel again, because it is the sanctuary of the king and the temple of the kingdom.”

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  • Micah 2:6

    “Do not preach,” they preach. “Do not preach these things; disgrace will not overtake us.”

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  • Jeremiah 11:21

    Therefore this is what the LORD says concerning the people of Anathoth who are seeking your life and saying, “You must not prophesy in the name of the LORD, or you will die by our hand.”

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  • Amos 7:16

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

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