KJV ORIGINAL
And he said, The LORD will roar from Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the habitations of the shepherds shall mourn, and the top of Carmel shall wither.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he said, 'The LORD will roar like a lion from Zion, speaking his voice from Jerusalem. The shepherds' fields will dry up and mourn, and even the lush peak of Mount Carmel will wither away.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When God speaks from his holy city, even the most fertile places feel the power of his voice.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Amos, a shepherd from Judah, delivered his message to the Northern Kingdom of Israel around the mid-8th century BCE. He spoke during a period of national prosperity but also widespread social injustice and religious corruption, warning the people of impending divine judgment.
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