Amos 3:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Hear ye, and testify in the house of Jacob, saith the Lord GOD, the God of hosts,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Listen up and speak the truth to Israel, says the Lord God, the God who commands all the armies of heaven.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's calling witnesses to tell his people the truth they need to hear.

📚 Historical Context

Amos was a shepherd from Judah who was called by God to prophesy against the northern kingdom of Israel in the 8th century BC, during a time of relative prosperity but widespread social injustice and idolatry. In this verse, God commands the people to listen and bear witness to His message of impending judgment for their unfaithfulness, as part of a larger oracle warning Israel of divine consequences. The "house of Jacob" refers to the descendants of Jacob, representing the nation of Israel that had strayed from God's covenant.

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So you must listen to the LORD your God and follow his commands and laws that I'm giving you today.

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