Parallel Verses
Amplified
But do not prophesy any longer at Bethel, for it is the king’s sanctuary and a royal residence.”
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.
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."
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.
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 Amaziah said to Amos, “Go, you seer, run for your life [from Israel] to the land of Judah [your own country] and eat bread and live as a prophet there!
13 But do not prophesy any longer at Bethel, for it is the king’s sanctuary and a royal residence.”
Cross References
Amos 2:12
“But you gave the Nazirites wine to drink [despite their vows]
And commanded the prophets, saying, ‘You shall not prophesy!’
1 Kings 12:29
He set the one [golden calf] in Bethel, and the other he put in
1 Kings 12:32
Jeroboam held a feast on the fifteenth day of the
1 Kings 13:1
Now behold, there came a man of God from Judah to Bethel by the word (command) of the Lord, while Jeroboam was standing by the altar [which he had built] to burn incense.
Acts 4:17-18
But to keep it from spreading further among the people and the nation, let us [sternly] warn them not to speak again to anyone in this name.”
Acts 5:28
saying, “We gave you strict orders not to continue teaching in this name, and yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and you intend to bring this
Acts 5:40
The Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) took his advice; and after summoning the apostles, they flogged them and ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them.