Amos 6:3

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

You dismiss the day of calamity and bring near a reign of violence.

American Standard Version (1901)

—ye that put far away the evil day, and 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;

Free Bible Version

You put out of your minds any thought of coming disaster, yet you are bringing closer the time when violence reigns.

Geneva Bible 1599

Ye that put farre away the euill day, and approch to the seate of iniquitie?

King James (Authorized) Version

Ye that put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near;

Translation for Translators

You are trying to not think about a day when you will experience disasters, when your enemies will come and violently attack you.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Woe to those who put off the day of disaster and make the throne of violence come near.

Noah Webster Bible

Ye that put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near;

World English Bible

Alas for you who put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near,

Young's Literal Translation

Who are putting away the day of evil, And ye bring nigh the seat of violence,

Context

Woe to Those at Ease in Zion

²Cross over to Calneh and see; go from there to the great Hamath; then go down to Gath of the Philistines. Are you better than these kingdoms? Is their territory larger than yours? ³You dismiss the day of calamity and bring near a reign of violence. ⁴You lie on beds inlaid with ivory, and lounge upon your couches. You dine on lambs from the flock and calves from the stall.

Sermons

(Spiritual Dangers) the Danger of Complacency

Don Currin

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Summary

Amos 6:3 condemns the pride and complacency of the wealthy in Israel who were indifferent to the suffering of others. The verse highlights the consequences of their luxurious lifestyle and lack of concern for the poor and needy. It serves as a warning against self-indulgence and neglecting social justice, reminding believers of the importance of humility, compassion, and caring for those less fortunate. Ultimately, it underscores the call to live in accordance with God's values of love, mercy, and righteousness, rather than being consumed by materialism and selfishness.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Ye that put far away the evil day - Wo to you who will not consider the day of approaching vengeance; but continue in your iniquity, and harden your hearts. Ye bring your iniquities nearer, and still suppose your punishment to be at a greater distance.