Parallel Verses
Amplified
“But you gave the Nazirites wine to drink [despite their vows]
And commanded the prophets, saying, ‘You shall not prophesy!’
New American Standard Bible
And you commanded the prophets saying, ‘You
King James Version
But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.
Holman Bible
and commanded the prophets,
“Do not prophesy.”
International Standard Version
"But you forced the Nazirites to drink wine, and commanded the prophets, "You are not to prophesy!'
A Conservative Version
But ye gave the Nazirites wine to drink, and commanded the prophets, saying, Do not Prophesy.
American Standard Version
But ye gave the Nazirites wine to drink, and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.
Bible in Basic English
But to those who were separate you gave wine for drink; and to the prophets you said, Be prophets no longer.
Darby Translation
And ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.
Julia Smith Translation
And ye will give the Nazarites wine to drink; and ye commanded to the prophets, saying, Ye shall not prophesy.
King James 2000
But you gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But you made the Nazirites drink wine and commanded the prophets, saying, 'You shall not prophesy.'
Modern King James verseion
But you gave the Nazarites wine to drink, and commanded the prophets, saying, Do not prophesy.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
'But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink! Yea, ye commanded the prophets, saying, 'Prophesy not.'
NET Bible
"But you made the Nazirites drink wine; you commanded the prophets, 'Do not prophesy!'
New Heart English Bible
"But you gave the Nazirites wine to drink, and commanded the prophets, saying, 'Do not prophesy.'
The Emphasized Bible
And yet ye caused the Nazirites to drink wine, - and, on the prophet, laid ye command, saying, Ye shall not prophesy!
Webster
But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.
World English Bible
"But you gave the Nazirites wine to drink, and commanded the prophets, saying, 'Don't prophesy!'
Youngs Literal Translation
And ye cause the Nazarites to drink wine, And on the prophets ye have laid a charge, Saying, 'Do not prophecy!'
Themes
Fraternity » Instances of » The nazarites, vows of
Hindrances » Opposers » Seek to silence the prophets and religious leaders
Nazarites » UnGodly jews tried to corrupt
Opposers » Opposers, hinder religious work » Seek to silence the prophets and religious leaders
Prophets » The jews » Often tried to make them speak smooth things
Topics
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Amos 2:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Judgment On Israel
11
“Then I raised up some of your sons to be prophets [who gave you My revelation],
And some of your young men to be Nazirites (dedicated ones).
Is this not true, O you children of Israel?” says the Lord.
“But you gave the Nazirites wine to drink [despite their vows]
And commanded the prophets, saying, ‘You shall not prophesy!’
“Behold, I am weighted down beneath you
As a cart that is weighted down when it is full of sheaves.
Cross References
Isaiah 30:10
Who say to the seers, “You must not see visions from God”;
And to the prophets, “You must not prophesy to us what is right!
Speak to us pleasant things and smooth words,
Prophesy [deceitful] illusions [that we will enjoy].
Amos 7:13
But do not prophesy any longer at Bethel, for it is the king’s sanctuary and a royal residence.”
Micah 2:6
‘Do not speak out,’ so they speak out.
But if they do not speak out concerning these things,
Reproaches will not be turned back.
Jeremiah 11:21
Therefore thus says the Lord regarding the men of Anathoth, who seek your life, saying, “Do not prophesy in the name of the Lord, so that you will not die by our hand.”
Amos 7:16
Now therefore, listen to the word of the Lord: You say, ‘You shall not prophesy against Israel nor shall you speak against the house of Isaac.’