Amos 5:27

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Therefore I will send you into exile beyond Damascus,” says the LORD, whose name is the God of Hosts.

American Standard Version (1901)

Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus, saith Jehovah, whose name is the God of hosts.

Bible in Basic English

And I will send you away as prisoners farther than Damascus, says the Lord, whose name is the God of armies.

Free Bible Version

So I will send you into exile in a land beyond Damascus, says the Lord, whose name is the God of power.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore wil I cause you to goe into captiuitie beyond Damascus, saith the Lord, whose Name is the God of hostes.

King James (Authorized) Version

Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus, saith the LORD, whose name is The God of hosts.

Translation for Translators

Therefore, now I will force you to go to a country that is far beyond Damascus! That will surely happen because I, the Commander of the armies of angels, have said it!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Therefore I will exile you beyond Damascus,” says Yahweh, whose name is the God of hosts.

Noah Webster Bible

Therefore I will cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus, saith the LORD, whose name is The God of hosts.

World English Bible

Therefore I will cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus,” says Yahweh, whose name is the God of Armies.

Young's Literal Translation

And I removed you beyond Damascus, Said Jehovah, God of Hosts [is] His name.

Context

Woe to Rebellious Israel

²⁶You have taken along Sakkuth your king and Kaiwan your star god, the idols you made for yourselves. ²⁷Therefore I will send you into exile beyond Damascus,” says the LORD, whose name is the God of Hosts.

Summary

This verse in the book of Amos serves as a powerful conclusion, highlighting the impending judgment and exile that the Israelites will face due to their persistent disobedience and idolatry. It signifies the severance of their relationship with God as a consequence of their unrepentant hearts. The verse underscores the importance of genuine repentance and obedience to God's commands to avoid facing His righteous judgment. It serves as a solemn reminder of the consequences of forsaking God and the necessity of returning to Him with sincerity and humility.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus - That is, into Assyria, the way to which, from Judea, was by Damascus. But St. Stephen says, Act 7:43, beyond Babylon; because the Holy Spirit that was in him chose to extend the meaning of the original text to that great and final captivity of the Jews in general, when Zedekiah, their last king, and the people of Judea, were carried into Mesopotamia, Armenia, and Media; see Kg2 17:7, Kg2 17:24. This captivity happened after the time of Amos.