Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
But, at Bethel, not again, any more, mayest thou prophesy, - for, the holy place of the king, it is, and, the house of the kingdom, it is.
New American Standard Bible
But
King James Version
But prophesy not again any more at Bethel: for it is the king's chapel, and it is the king's court.
Holman Bible
but don’t ever prophesy
International Standard Version
Don't prophesy anymore at Bethel, because it's the king's sanctuary and a temple of the kingdom."
A Conservative Version
But do not prophesy again any more at Bethel, for it is the king's sanctuary, and it is a royal house.
American Standard Version
but prophesy not again any more at Beth-el; for it is the king's sanctuary, and it is a royal house.
Amplified
But do not prophesy any longer at Bethel, for it is the king’s sanctuary and a royal residence.”
Bible in Basic English
But be a prophet no longer at Beth-el: for it is the holy place of the king, and the king's house.
Darby Translation
But prophesy not again any more at Bethel; for it is the king's sanctuary, and it is the house of the kingdom.
Julia Smith Translation
And thou shalt no more add to prophesy in the house of God, for it is the king's holy place, and it is the house of the kingdom.
King James 2000
But prophesy not again any more at Bethel: for it is the king's sanctuary, and it is the king's house.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But do not prophesy again at Bethel, because this [is] a sanctuary of a king and this [is] a temple of a kingdom."
Modern King James verseion
But do not prophesy again any more at Bethel; for it is the king's temple, and it is the king's royal house.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and prophesy no more at Bethel, for it is the king's chapel, and the king's court.
NET Bible
Don't prophesy at Bethel any longer, for a royal temple and palace are here!"
New Heart English Bible
but do not prophesy again any more at Bethel; for it is the king's sanctuary, and it is a royal house."
Webster
But prophesy not again any more at Beth-el: for it is the king's chapel, and it is the king's court.
World English Bible
but don't prophesy again any more at Bethel; for it is the king's sanctuary, and it is a royal house!"
Youngs Literal Translation
and at Beth-El do not add to prophesy any more, for it is the king's sanctuary, and it is the royal house.'
Themes
Amaziah » An idolatrous priest at bethel
Amos » Forbidden to prophesy in israel
Hindrances » Opposers » Seek to silence the prophets and religious leaders
Jeroboam » King of israel » Prophecies concerning
Opposers » Opposers, hinder religious work » Seek to silence the prophets and religious leaders
Topics
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Amos 7:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
Amaziah's Opposition
12 Then said Amaziah unto Amos, O seer, go flee thee away unto the land o Judah - and eat, there, bread, and, there, mayest thou prophesy; 13 But, at Bethel, not again, any more, mayest thou prophesy, - for, the holy place of the king, it is, and, the house of the kingdom, it is. 14 Then answered Amos, and said unto Amaziah, No prophet, was I, - nor the son of a prophet, was I, - but, a herdman, was I, and a preparer of sycamore fruit;
Cross References
Amos 2:12
And yet ye caused the Nazirites to drink wine, - and, on the prophet, laid ye command, saying, Ye shall not prophesy!
1 Kings 12:29
And he set the one in Bethel, - and, the other, put he in Dan.
1 Kings 12:32
And Jeroboam made a festival in the eight month, on the fifteenth day of the month, like the festival which was held in Judah, and offered up on the altar, likewise, did he in Bethel, sacrificing to the calves which he had made, - and he kept in attendance in Bethel, the priests of the high-places which he had made.
1 Kings 13:1
And lo! a man of God, came in out of Judah, by the word of Yahweh, unto Bethel, - as Jeroboam was standing by the altar, to make a perfume.
Acts 4:17-18
Nevertheless, lest it further spread abroad among the people, let us charge them with threats, to be no more speaking upon this name, to any soul of man.
Acts 5:28
Saying - Strictly, did we charge you not to be teaching upon this name; and lo! ye have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and are minded to bring down upon us, the blood of this man.
Acts 5:40
And they were persuaded by him; and, calling unto them the Apostles, they, with beating, charged them not be speaking upon the name of Jesus; and let them go.