KJV ORIGINAL
The Lord GOD hath sworn by his holiness, that, lo, the days shall come upon you, that he will take you away with hooks, and your posterity with fishhooks.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The Lord God has made a promise on his own holiness — and that's as serious as it gets. He's saying the day is coming when you'll be dragged away like fish caught on hooks, and your kids will face the same fate.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When God swears on his own holiness, you know the consequences are about to be real.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Amos delivered this
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