Amos 1:9
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Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Tyrus, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they delivered up the whole captivity to Edom, and remembered not the brotherly covenant:
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Amos 1:9
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Thus says the LORD, "For three transgressions of Tyre and for four I will not revoke its {punishment,} Because they delivered up an entire population to Edom And did not remember {the} covenant of brotherhood.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Thus saith Jehovah: For three transgressions of Tyre, yea, for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they delivered up the whole people to Edom, and remembered not the brotherly covenant:
- American Standard Version (1901)
These are the words of the Lord: For three crimes of Tyre, and for four, I will not let its fate be changed; because they gave up all the people prisoners to Edom, without giving a thought to the brothers' agreement between them.
- Basic English Bible
Thus saith Jehovah: For three transgressions of Tyre, and for four, I will not revoke its sentence; because they delivered up the whole captivity to Edom, and remembered not the brotherly covenant.
- Darby Bible
Thus saith the Lord: For three crimes of Tyre, and for four I will not convert it: because they have shut up an entire captivity in Edom, and have not remembered the covenant of brethren.
- Douay Rheims Bible
Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Tyre, and for four, I will not turn away its punishment: because they delivered up the whole captivity to Edom, and remembered not the brotherly covenant:
- Webster's Bible
Thus says Yahweh: "For three transgressions of Tyre, yes, for four, I will not turn away its punishment; because they delivered up the whole community to Edom, and didn't remember the brotherly covenant;
- World English Bible
Thus said Jehovah: For three transgressions of Tyre, And for four, I do not reverse it, Because of their delivering up a complete captivity to Edom, And they remembered not the brotherly covenant,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Thus saith the LORD: For three transgressions of Tyre, yea, for four, I will not reverse it: because they delivered up a whole captivity to Edom, and remembered not the brotherly covenant.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Amos 1:9
1:9 The brotherly covenant - Which was between Hiram on the one part, and David and Solomon on the other.
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