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Amos 5:20

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Shall not the day of the LORD be darkness, and not light? even very dark, and no brightness in it?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Won't the day of the LORD be completely dark instead of light? Like, pitch black with absolutely zero brightness anywhere?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's judgment day isn't going to be the celebration some people think it is.

📚 Historical Context

In the 8th century BC, the prophet Amos delivered messages to the Northern Kingdom of Israel, condemning their social injustices, idolatry, and false religious practices amid a time of relative prosperity. He warned that the "Day of the LORD," which people often expected as a day of divine victory and light, would actually be a period of severe judgment and darkness for the unrepentant. This context highlighted God's impartial justice, as Amos called for genuine repentance to avert impending doom.

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