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Amos 5:12
New English Translation
Amos 5:12
New English Translation
12 Certainly[a] I am aware of[b] your many rebellious acts[c]
and your numerous sins.
You[d] torment the innocent, you take bribes,
and you deny justice to[e] the needy at the city gate.[f]
Footnotes
- Amos 5:12 tn Or “for.”
- Amos 5:12 tn Or “I know” (so most English versions).
- Amos 5:12 tn Or “transgressions,” “sins.” See the note on the word “crimes” in 1:3 and on the phrase “covenant violations” in 2:4.
- Amos 5:12 tn Heb “Those who.”
- Amos 5:12 tn Heb “turn aside.” They “turn aside” the needy by denying them the justice they deserve at the city gate (where legal decisions were made, and therefore where justice should be done).
- Amos 5:12 sn Legal disputes were resolved in the city gate, where the town elders met.
Amos 5:12
New International Version
Amos 5:12
New International Version
12 For I know how many are your offenses
and how great your sins.(A)
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