Parallel AMOS 7:0

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KJB-1611 1 The iudgements of the grashoppers, 4 and of the fire, are diuerted hy the prayer of Amos. 7 By the wall of a plumb-line, is signified the reiection of Israel. 10 Amaziah complaineth of Amos. 14 Amos sheweth his calling, 16 and Amaziahs iudgement.
(1 The judgements of the grashoppers, 4 and of the fire, are diuerted hy the prayer of Amos. 7 By the wall of a plumb-line, is signified the rejection of Israel. 10 Amaziah complaineth of Amos. 14 Amos sheweth/shows his calling, 16 and Amaziahs judgement.)

UTN uW Translation Notes:

Amos 7 General Notes

Structure and Formatting

This chapter is mainly written as a narrative about the prophet Amos interacting with Yahweh. Yahweh presents three different scenarios of judgment before Amos who pleads with God and he does not carry out His judgment. (See: prophet and judge)

Religious and Cultural Concepts in This Chapter

Reported speech

In the latter part of the chapter, it is important to follow the conversation carefully to understand who is speaking. There are some instances of “reported speech.” (See: figs-quotations)