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Amos 5:18

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Woe unto you that desire the day of the LORD! to what end is it for you? the day of the LORD is darkness, and not light.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

You think you want God's judgment day to come? Really? Why would you even want that? When that day arrives, it's going to be pure darkness for you — not the light you're expecting.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Be careful what you wish for — God's judgment day isn't the victory lap you think it is.

📜 Historical ContextWhy was this verse written?

The prophet Amos delivered his

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