Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
“For three transgressions of
I will not revoke its punishment,
Because they
And the needy for a pair of sandals.
King James Version
Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Israel, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they sold the righteous for silver, and the poor for a pair of shoes;
Holman Bible
The Lord says:
for three crimes, even four,
because they sell a righteous person for silver
and a needy person for a pair of sandals.
International Standard Version
This is what the LORD says: "For three transgressions of Israel and now for a fourth I will not turn away; because they sold the righteous for money, and the poor for sandals,
A Conservative Version
Thus says LORD: For three transgressions of Israel, yea, for four, I will not turn away the punishment of it, because they have sold a righteous man for silver, and a needy man for a pair of shoes--
American Standard Version
Thus saith Jehovah: For three transgressions of Israel, yea, for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they have sold the righteous for silver, and the needy for a pair of shoes-
Amplified
Thus says the Lord,
“For three transgressions of Israel and for four (multiplied delinquencies)
I will not reverse its punishment or revoke My word concerning it,
Because they sell the righteous and innocent for silver
And the needy for the price of a pair of sandals.
Bible in Basic English
These are the words of the Lord: For three crimes of Israel, and for four, I will not let its fate be changed; because they have given the upright man for silver, and the poor for the price of two shoes;
Darby Translation
Thus saith Jehovah: For three transgressions of Israel, and for four, I will not revoke its sentence; because they have sold the righteous for silver, and the needy for a pair of shoes;
Julia Smith Translation
Thus said Jehovah: For three transgressions of Israel, and for four, I will not turn it back, for their selling the just one for silver and the needy for shoes;
King James 2000
Thus says the LORD; For three transgressions of Israel, and for four, I will not turn away its punishment; because they sold the righteous for silver, and the poor for a pair of shoes;
Lexham Expanded Bible
Thus says Yahweh: "For three transgressions of Israel and for four I will not revoke [the punishment], because they sell the righteous for money and the poor for a pair of sandals!
Modern King James verseion
So says Jehovah: For three transgressions of Israel, yea for four, I will not turn away from it; because they sold the righteous for silver, and the poor for a pair of sandals;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"Thus sayeth the LORD, 'For three and four wickednesses of Israel, I will not spare him: because he hath sold the righteous for money, and the poor for shoes.
NET Bible
This is what the Lord says: "Because Israel has committed three covenant transgressions -- make that four! -- I will not revoke my decree of judgment. They sold the innocent for silver, the needy for a pair of sandals.
New Heart English Bible
Thus says the LORD: "For three transgressions of Israel, yes, for four, I will not turn away its punishment; because they have sold the righteous for silver, and the needy for a pair of shoes;
The Emphasized Bible
Thus, saith Yahweh, Because of three transgressions of Israel, and because of four, will I not turn it back, - Because they have sold - for silver - the righteous, and the needy - for a pair of shoes:
Webster
Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Israel, and for four, I will not turn away their punishment: because they sold the righteous for silver, and the poor for a pair of shoes;
World English Bible
Thus says Yahweh: "For three transgressions of Israel, yes, for four, I will not turn away its punishment; because they have sold the righteous for silver, and the needy for a pair of shoes;
Youngs Literal Translation
Thus said Jehovah: For three transgressions of Israel, And for four, I do not reverse it, Because of their selling for silver the righteous, And the needy for a pair of sandals.
Themes
Presents » Were given » To judges to secure a favorable hearing
Topics
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Amos 2:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Judgment On Israel
5
I will send fire upon Judah and it will devour the fortified buildings of Jerusalem.
6
“For three transgressions of
I will not revoke its punishment,
Because they
And the needy for a pair of sandals.
Phrases
Cross References
Joel 3:3
They cast lots for my people, and traded a boy for a prostitute, and sold a girl for wine, that they may drink.
2 Kings 18:12
They did not obey the voice of Jehovah their God. In fact they went against his agreement, even against everything ordered by Moses, the servant of Jehovah. They did not listen to or obey Jehovah.
Amos 5:11-12
You impose unfair rent on the poor and defraud a tribute of grain from them. You haave built houses of hewn stone yet you will not live in them. You planted pleasant vineyards, but you will not drink the wine from them.
2 Kings 17:7-18
The wrath (intense anger) of Jehovah came on Israel because they had done evil against Jehovah their God, who took them out of the land of Egypt from under the yoke of Pharaoh, king of Egypt. They worshipped other gods.
Isaiah 5:22-23
You are doomed! Heroes of the wine bottle! Brave and fearless when it comes to mixing drinks!
Isaiah 29:21
God will destroy those who slander others. He will destroy those who prevent the punishment of criminals and those who tell lies to keep honest people from getting justice.
Ezekiel 23:5-9
Oholah played the prostitute while she was mine; and she lusted after her lovers, after the Assyrians, her neighbors.
Hosea 4:1-2
Hear the word of Jehovah, you children of Israel! For Jehovah has a legal case against the inhabitants of the land. There is no truth! There is no goodness. There is no knowledge of God in the land.
Hosea 4:11-14
Prostitution, wine and new wine take away the understanding.
Hosea 7:7-10
They are all as hot as an oven. They consume their rulers like a fire. All their kings die in battle, and none of them calls to me.
Hosea 8:4-6
They chose their own kings. I did not approve. They chose their own princes. Princes I did not know. They made idols with their own silver and gold. Because of this, they will be destroyed!
Hosea 13:2-3
They sin more and more. They make idols from silver for themselves. These idols are skillfully made. All of them are the work of craftsmen. People say this about the Israelites: They offer sacrifices and kiss calf-shaped idols.
Joel 3:6
You sold the children of Judah and the children of Jerusalem to the sons of the Greeks. You remove them far from their border.
Amos 6:3-7
You put far away the evil day and cause the place of violence to come near.
Amos 8:4-6
Hear this, you who would swallow up the needy, and cause the poor of the land to fail.
Micah 3:2-3
You hate good and love evil! You rip off their skin and their flesh from off their bones!
Micah 6:10-16
Is there a depository of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and a short measure that is cursed?