Amos 2:12 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

You made the Nazirites drink wine. You commanded the prophets to stop prophesying.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.

ASV:

But ye gave the Nazirites wine to drink, and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.

BBE:

But to those who were separate you gave wine for drink; and to the prophets you said, Be prophets no longer.

DBY:

And ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.

ERV:

But ye gave the Nazirites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.

JPS:

But ye gave the Nazirites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying: 'Prophesy not.'

WBS:

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!'

YLT:

And ye cause the Nazarites to drink wine, And on the prophets ye have laid a charge, Saying, 'Do not prophecy!'

Amos 2:12 Cross References

XREF:

Isaiah 30:10 Who say to the seers, "You must not see visions"; And to the prophets, "You must not prophesy to us what is right, Speak to us pleasant words, Prophesy illusions.

Jeremiah 11:21 Therefore thus says the LORD concerning the men of Anathoth, who seek your life, saying, "Do not prophesy in the name of the LORD, so that you will not die at our hand";

Amos 7:13 "But no longer prophesy at Bethel, for it is a sanctuary of the king and a royal residence."

Amos 7:16 "Now hear the word of the LORD: you are saying, 'You shall not prophesy against Israel nor shall you speak against the house of Isaac.'

Micah 2:6 Do not speak out,' so they speak out. But if they do not speak out concerning these things, Reproaches will not be turned back. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

2:12 Ye gave - Importuned them to drink wine, to violate their vow, and contemn God's law.

MHC:

2:9-16 We need often to be reminded of the mercies we have received; which add much to the evil of the sins we have committed. They had helps for their souls, which taught them how to make good use of their earthly enjoyments, and were therefore more valuable. Faithful ministers are great blessings to any people; but it is God that raises them up to be so. Sinners' own consciences will witness that he has not been wanting to them in the means of grace. They did what they could to lead believers aside. Satan and his agents are busy to corrupt the minds of young people who look heavenward; they overcome many by drawing them to the love of mirth and pleasure, and into drinking company. Multitudes of young men who bade fair as professors of religion, have erred through strong drink, and have been undone for ever. The Lord complains of sin, especially the sins of his professing people, as a burden to him. And though his long-suffering be tired, his power is not, and so the sinner will find to his cost. When men reject God's word, adding obstinacy to sin, and this becomes the general character of a people, they will be given up to misery, notwithstanding all their boasted power and resources. May we then humble ourselves before the Lord, for all our ingratitude and unfaithfulness.

CONC:

Cause Charge Commanded Drink Laid Longer Nazarites Nazirites Prophecy Prophesy Prophets Saying Separate Wine

Cause Charge Commanded Drink Longer Nazarites Nazirites Prophecy Prophesy Prophets Separate Wine

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