Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Bravehearted warriors will run away naked in that day." The Lord is speaking!
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.
Julia Smith Translation
And he strong of heart among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, says 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."
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
Gibbowr
Nuwc
Yowm
Word Count of 20 Translations in Amos 2:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Judgment On Israel
15 Archers will not hold their ground; fast runners will not save their lives, nor will those who ride horses. 16 Bravehearted warriors will run away naked in that day." The Lord is speaking!
Cross References
Judges 4:17
Now Sisera ran away on foot to the tent of Jael, wife of Heber the Kenite, for King Jabin of Hazor and the family of Heber the Kenite had made a peace treaty.
Jeremiah 48:41
Her towns will be captured. Her fortresses will be taken. At that time the soldiers of Moab will be frightened like a woman in labor.
2 Kings 7:8-20
When the men with a skin disease reached the edge of the camp, they entered a tent and had a meal. They also took some silver, gold, and clothes and went and hid it all. Then they went back and entered another tent. They looted it and went and hid what they had taken.
Mark 14:52
but he ran off naked, leaving his linen cloth behind.