Amos 2:14 Parallel Translations

Runners will not be able to escape. Strong men will find that their strength is useless. Soldiers will not be able to save themselves.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Therefore the flight shall perish from the swift, and the strong shall not strengthen his force, neither shall the mighty deliver himself:

ASV:

And flight shall perish from the swift; and the strong shall not strengthen his force; neither shall the mighty deliver himself;

BBE:

And flight will be impossible for the quick-footed, and the force of the strong will become feeble, and the man of war will not get away safely:

DBY:

And flight shall perish from the swift, and the strong shall not strengthen his force, neither shall the mighty deliver his soul.

ERV:

And flight shall perish from the swift, and the strong shall not strengthen his force, neither shall the mighty deliver himself:

JPS:

And flight shall fail the swift, and the strong shall not exert his strength, neither shall the mighty deliver himself;

WBS:

Therefore the flight shall perish from the swift, and the strong shall not strengthen his force, neither shall the mighty deliver himself:

WEB:

Flight will perish from the swift; and the strong won't strengthen his force; neither shall the mighty deliver himself;

YLT:

And perished hath refuge from the swift, And the strong strengtheneth not his power, And the mighty delivereth not his soul.

Amos 2:14 Cross References

XREF:

Psalm 33:16 The king is not saved by a mighty army; A warrior is not delivered by great strength.

Isaiah 30:16 And you said, "No, for we will flee on horses," Therefore you shall flee! "And we will ride on swift horses," Therefore those who pursue you shall be swift.

Isaiah 30:17 One thousand will flee at the threat of one man; You will flee at the threat of five, Until you are left as a flag on a mountain top And as a signal on a hill.

Jeremiah 9:23 Thus says the LORD, "Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

2:14 Therefore the flight shall perish from the {l} swift, and the strong shall not strengthen his force, neither shall the mighty deliver himself:
(l) None will be delivered by any means.

WES:

2:14 The swift - For their enemies shall be swifter than they. The strong - Natural strength of body shall not deliver. The mighty - The valiant man, the man of the greatest courage.

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:

Deliver Delivereth Escape Exert Fail Feeble Flight Force Impossible Mighty Muster Perish Perished Power Quick-footed Refuge Retain Safely Save Soul Stalwart Strength Strengthen Strengtheneth Strong Swift War Warrior Won't

Deliver Delivereth Escape Exert Fail Feeble Flight Force Impossible Life Mighty Muster Perish Perished Power Quick-Footed Refuge Retain Save Soul Strength Strengthen Strengtheneth Strong Swift War Warrior Won't

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