Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
And he strong of heart among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, says Jehovah.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the LORD.
Holman Bible
will flee naked on that day
this is the Lord’s declaration.
International Standard Version
Even the bravest of elite troops will run away naked at that time," declares the LORD.
A Conservative Version
And he who is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, says LORD.
American Standard Version
and he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith Jehovah.
Amplified
“Even the bravest among the warriors shall flee naked on that day,” says the Lord.
Bible in Basic English
And he who is without fear among the fighting men will go in flight without his clothing in that day, says the Lord.
Darby Translation
and he that is stout-hearted among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith Jehovah.
King James 2000
And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, says the LORD.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Even those who are strong of heart among the mighty will flee away naked from the city on that day. [This is] the declaration of Yahweh!"
Modern King James verseion
And the stout-hearted among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, says Jehovah.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and he that is as manly of stomach as a giant, shall in that day be fain to run his way naked,' sayeth the LORD."
NET Bible
Bravehearted warriors will run away naked in that day." The Lord is speaking!
New Heart English Bible
and he who is courageous among the mighty will flee away naked on that day," says the LORD.
The Emphasized Bible
Nay, he that is stout in his heart, among heroes, naked, shall flee, in that day, Declareth Yahweh.
Webster
And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the LORD.
World English Bible
and he who is courageous among the mighty will flee away naked on that day," says Yahweh.
Youngs Literal Translation
And the courageous of heart among the mighty, Naked doth flee in that day, An affirmation of Jehovah!
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Amos 2:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Judgment On Israel
15 And he holding the bow shall not stand; and the swift with his feet shall not escape: and he riding the horse shall not save his soul. 16 And he strong of heart among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, says Jehovah.
Cross References
Judges 4:17
And Sisera fled upon his feet to the tent of Jael, wife of Heber, the Kenite: for peace between Jabin king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite.
Jeremiah 48:41
Kerioth was taken, and the fastnesses were seized, and the heart of the strong ones of Moab in that day was as the heart of a woman being distressed.
2 Kings 7:8-20
And these leprous will come even to the end of the camp, and go to one tent, and eat and drink and lift up from thence silver and gold, and garments,. and they will go and hide and turn back, and come to another tent, and lift up from thence, and go and hide.
Mark 14:52
And having left the fine linen garment, he fled from them naked.