Parallel Verses
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,
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.
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 So I will send down fire upon Judah, and it will devour the fortified citadels of Jerusalem." 6 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, 7 moving quickly to rub the face of the needy in the dirt. Corrupting the ways of the humble, a man and his father go to the same woman, deliberately defiling my holy name.
Phrases
Cross References
Joel 3:3
They cast lots for my people they sold a young boy in exchange for a prostitute, and a girl for wine, so they could drink."
2 Kings 18:12
because they would not obey the voice of the LORD their God. Instead, they transgressed his covenant, including everything that Moses, the servant of the LORD, had commanded, by neither listening nor putting what he had commanded into practice.
Amos 5:11-12
"Therefore, since you trample the poor continuously, taxing his grain, building houses of stone in which you won't live and planting fine vineyards from which you won't drink
2 Kings 17:7-18
This happened because the Israelis had sinned against the LORD their God, who had brought them up from the land of Egypt and from the domination of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, because they were fearing other gods,
Isaiah 5:22-23
"How terrible it will be for those who are heroes at drinking wine, and champions in mixing strong drink,
Isaiah 29:21
those who make a person appear to be the offender in a lawsuit, who set a trap for someone who is making his defense in court, and push aside the innocent with specious arguments.
Ezekiel 23:5-9
"Oholah committed sexual immorality while she belonged to me. She lusted for Assyria's warriors,
Hosea 4:1-2
"Hear this message from the LORD, people of Israel. Indeed, the LORD brings a charge against the people who live in the land for there is no truth and no gracious love or knowledge of God in the land.
Hosea 4:11-14
"Sexual immorality, wine, and fresh wine seduce the heart of my people.
Hosea 7:7-10
They all burn like an oven; they have consumed their judges; all their kings have fallen not even one of them calls on me.
Hosea 8:4-6
They set kings in place, but not by me. They established princes, whom I did not recognize. They crafted idols for themselves from their silver and gold; as a result, they will be destroyed.
Hosea 13:2-3
but now they are sinning more and more, crafting idols from melted silver. Their idols are made with the most exacting skill, all of it the work of craftsmen. People say about them, "They offer human sacrifice, and kiss calf-shaped idols.'
Joel 3:6
and sold Judah's and Jerusalem's descendants to the Greeks, so you can remove them far from their homeland!
Amos 6:3-7
"Disbelieving that a day of evil will come, embracing opportunities to commit violence,
Amos 8:4-6
"Hear this, you who are swallowing up the needy, who intend to make the poor of the land fail,
Micah 3:2-3
you who despise good and love evil, who tear off the skin of my people, along with the flesh from their bones.
Micah 6:10-16
Are there still wicked treasures in the house of the wicked, along with deceitful and abominable measuring standards?