KJV ORIGINAL
For, lo, he that formeth the mountains, and createth the wind, and declareth unto man what is his thought, that maketh the morning darkness, and treadeth upon the high places of the earth, The LORD, The God of hosts, is his name.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look — the one who shaped every mountain and created the wind, who reveals his thoughts to people, who turns morning into darkness and walks on the highest places of earth — that's the LORD, the God of angel armies.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The God who built mountains and commands the wind is the same one who wants to share his thoughts with you.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Amos wrote this book primarily to the Northern Kingdom of Israel during the 8th century BCE, specifically in the reign of King Jeroboam II. Amos delivered warnings of impending judgment due to widespread social injustice, religious corruption, and the people's complacency despite their prosperity.
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