Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
and bring in a reign of violence.
New American Standard Bible
And would you
King James Version
Ye that put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near;
International Standard Version
"Disbelieving that a day of evil will come, embracing opportunities to commit violence,
A Conservative Version
Ye who put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near,
American Standard Version
-ye that put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near;
Amplified
Do you put off the day of punishment,
Yet cause the seat of violence to come near?
Bible in Basic English
You who put far away the evil day, causing the rule of the violent to come near;
Darby Translation
Ye that put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near;
Julia Smith Translation
Extending to the evil day, and ye will bring near the seat of violence;
King James 2000
You that put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near;
Lexham Expanded Bible
You that put off the day of disaster and bring near a reign of violence!
Modern King James verseion
You who put the evil day far away, and cause the seat of violence to come near;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Ye are taken out for the evil day, even ye that sit in the stole of willfulness;
NET Bible
You refuse to believe a day of disaster will come, but you establish a reign of violence.
New Heart English Bible
Those who put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near;
The Emphasized Bible
Ye who are putting far away the day of calamity, - but bringing near the abode of violence:
Webster
Ye that put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near;
World English Bible
Those who put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near;
Youngs Literal Translation
Who are putting away the day of evil, And ye bring nigh the seat of violence,
Themes
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Lead to » Disregard of the judgments and works of God
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Disregard of the judgments and works of God
Days » A time of judgment called a day of » Evil
Presuming upon time » Thinking the day of trial is remote
Security » FALSE » Puts off the evil day
Time » Presuming upon time and opportunity, common ways of » Thinking the day of trial is remote
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Amos 6:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Woe To The Complacent
2
go from there to great Hamath;
then go down to Gath
Are you better than these kingdoms?
Is their territory larger than yours?
and bring in a reign of violence.
sprawled out on their couches,
and dine on lambs from the flock
and calves from the stall.
Names
Cross References
Amos 9:10
who say: “Disaster will never overtake
or confront us,”
will die by the sword.
Isaiah 56:12
let’s guzzle some beer;
and tomorrow will be like today,
only far better!”
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Ezekiel 12:27
“Son of man, notice that the house of Israel is saying, ‘The vision that he sees concerns many years from now;
Psalm 94:20
one that creates trouble by law—
become Your ally?
Ecclesiastes 8:11
Because the sentence against a criminal act is not carried out quickly,
Isaiah 47:7
You did not take these things to heart
or think about their outcome.
Ezekiel 12:22
“Son of man, what is this proverb you people have about the land of Israel,
and every vision fails?
Amos 3:10
this is the Lord’s declaration—
those who store up violence and destruction
in their citadels.
Amos 5:12
and your sins innumerable.
They oppress the righteous,
and deprive the poor of justice
Amos 5:18
What will the Day of the Lord be for you?
It will be darkness and not light.
Amos 6:12
does anyone plow there with oxen?
Yet you have turned justice into poison
and the fruit of righteousness into wormwood
Matthew 24:48
1 Thessalonians 5:3
When they say, “Peace and security,” then sudden destruction
2 Peter 3:4
saying, “Where is the promise of His coming?
Revelation 18:17
such fabulous wealth was destroyed!
And every shipmaster, seafarer, the sailors, and all who do business by sea, stood far off