Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Hear this and testify against the descendants of Jacob,” declares the Lord, the LORD God Almighty. New Living Translation “Now listen to this, and announce it throughout all Israel,” says the Lord, the LORD God of Heaven’s Armies. English Standard Version “Hear, and testify against the house of Jacob,” declares the Lord GOD, the God of hosts, Berean Standard Bible Hear and testify against the house of Jacob, declares the Lord GOD, the God of Hosts. King James Bible Hear ye, and testify in the house of Jacob, saith the Lord GOD, the God of hosts, New King James Version Hear and testify against the house of Jacob,” Says the Lord GOD, the God of hosts, New American Standard Bible “Hear and testify against the house of Jacob,” Declares the Lord GOD, the God of armies. NASB 1995 “Hear and testify against the house of Jacob,” Declares the Lord GOD, the God of hosts. NASB 1977 “Hear and testify against the house of Jacob,” Declares the Lord GOD, the God of hosts. Legacy Standard Bible Hear and testify against the house of Jacob,” Declares Lord Yahweh, the God of hosts. Amplified Bible “Hear and testify against the house of Jacob,” Says the Lord GOD, the God of hosts, Christian Standard Bible Listen and testify against the house of Jacob — this is the declaration of the Lord GOD, the God of Armies. Holman Christian Standard Bible Listen and testify against the house of Jacob— this is the declaration of the Lord GOD, the God of Hosts. American Standard Version Hear ye, and testify against the house of Jacob, saith the Lord Jehovah, the God of hosts. Contemporary English Version The LORD God All-Powerful told me to speak this message against Jacob's descendants: English Revised Version Hear ye, and testify against the house of Jacob, saith the Lord GOD, the God of hosts. GOD'S WORD® Translation Listen, and testify against the descendants of Jacob, declares the Almighty LORD, the God of Armies. Good News Translation Listen now, and warn the descendants of Jacob," says the Sovereign LORD Almighty. International Standard Version "Listen and testify against the house of Jacob," declares the Lord GOD, the God of the Heavenly Armies, NET Bible Listen and warn the family of Jacob! The sovereign LORD, the God who commands armies, is speaking! New Heart English Bible "Listen, and testify against the house of Jacob," says the Lord GOD, the God of hosts. Webster's Bible Translation Hear ye, and testify in the house of Jacob, saith the Lord GOD, the God of hosts, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHear and testify against the house of Jacob, declares the Lord GOD, the God of Hosts. World English Bible “Listen, and testify against the house of Jacob,” says the Lord Yahweh, the God of Armies. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHear and testify to the house of Jacob,” "" A declaration of Lord YHWH, God of Hosts. Young's Literal Translation Hear ye and testify to the house of Jacob, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah, God of Hosts. Smith's Literal Translation Hear ye, and testify in the house of Jacob, says the Lord Jehovah, God of armies. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHear ye, and testify in the house of Jacob, saith the Lord the God of hosts: Catholic Public Domain Version Listen and give testimony in the house of Jacob, says the Lord God of hosts: New American Bible Hear and bear witness against the house of Jacob— an oracle of the Lord GOD, the God of hosts: New Revised Standard Version Hear, and testify against the house of Jacob, says the Lord GOD, the God of hosts: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHear, and testify in the house of Jacob, says the LORD God, the God of hosts of Israel, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Hear and testify in the house of Yaqob, says The Lord of Lords, the Almighty God of Israel OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Hear ye, and testify against the house of Jacob, Saith the Lord GOD, the God of hosts. Brenton Septuagint Translation Hear, O ye priests, and testify to the house of Jacob, saith the Lord God Almighty. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Witnesses Against Israel…12This is what the LORD says: “As the shepherd snatches from the mouth of the lion two legs or a piece of an ear, so the Israelites dwelling in Samaria will be rescued having just the corner of a bed or the cushion of a couch. 13Hear and testify against the house of Jacob, declares the Lord GOD, the God of Hosts. 14On the day I punish Israel for their transgressions, I will visit destruction on the altars of Bethel; the horns of the altar will be cut off, and they will fall to the ground.… Cross References Isaiah 1:2 Listen, O heavens, and give ear, O earth, for the LORD has spoken: “I have raised children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against Me. Jeremiah 6:19 Hear, O earth! I am bringing disaster on this people, the fruit of their own schemes, because they have paid no attention to My word and have rejected My instruction. Micah 1:2 Hear, O peoples, all of you; listen, O earth, and everyone in it! May the Lord GOD bear witness against you, the Lord from His holy temple. Deuteronomy 32:1 Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak; hear, O earth, the words of my mouth. Psalm 50:4 He summons the heavens above, and the earth, that He may judge His people: Hosea 4:1 Hear the word of the LORD, O children of Israel, for the LORD has a case against the people of the land: “There is no truth, no loving devotion, and no knowledge of God in the land! Isaiah 34:1 Come near, O nations, to listen; pay attention, O peoples. Let the earth hear, and all that fills it, the world and all that springs from it. Jeremiah 22:29 O land, land, land, hear the word of the LORD! Ezekiel 6:3 You are to say: ‘O mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord GOD! This is what the Lord GOD says to the mountains and hills, to the ravines and valleys: I am about to bring a sword against you, and I will destroy your high places. Joel 1:2 Hear this, O elders; and give ear, all who dwell in the land. Has anything like this ever happened in your days or in the days of your fathers? Matthew 11:15 He who has ears, let him hear. Revelation 2:7 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to eat from the tree of life in the Paradise of God. Mark 4:9 Then Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” Luke 8:8 Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprang up and produced a crop—a hundredfold.” As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” Acts 13:16 Paul stood up, motioned with his hand, and began to speak: “Men of Israel and you Gentiles who fear God, listen to me! Treasury of Scripture Hear you, and testify in the house of Jacob, said the Lord GOD, the God of hosts, and testify. Deuteronomy 8:19 And it shall be, if thou do at all forget the LORD thy God, and walk after other gods, and serve them, and worship them, I testify against you this day that ye shall surely perish. Deuteronomy 30:18,19 I denounce unto you this day, that ye shall surely perish, and that ye shall not prolong your days upon the land, whither thou passest over Jordan to go to possess it… 2 Kings 17:13,15 Yet the LORD testified against Israel, and against Judah, by all the prophets, and by all the seers, saying, Turn ye from your evil ways, and keep my commandments and my statutes, according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you by my servants the prophets… the Lord. Amos 5:27 Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus, saith the LORD, whose name is The God of hosts. Joshua 22:22 The LORD God of gods, the LORD God of gods, he knoweth, and Israel he shall know; if it be in rebellion, or if in transgression against the LORD, (save us not this day,) Isaiah 1:24 Therefore saith the Lord, the LORD of hosts, the mighty One of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies: Jump to Previous Affirmation Almighty Armies Declares Ear Family Hear Hosts House Jacob Testify WitnessJump to Next Affirmation Almighty Armies Declares Ear Family Hear Hosts House Jacob Testify WitnessAmos 3 1. The necessity of God's judgment against Israel.9. The publication of it, with the causes thereof. Hear and testify against the house of Jacob This phrase is a call to attention and action. The "house of Jacob" refers to the nation of Israel, descendants of Jacob, also known as Israel. The call to "hear" is a common prophetic summons, urging the audience to listen to God's message. The command to "testify against" suggests a legal proceeding, where witnesses are called to present evidence of wrongdoing. This reflects the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, where Israel is held accountable to the laws and commandments given at Sinai. The prophets often served as God's messengers, bringing charges against Israel for their covenant violations. declares the Lord GOD the God of Hosts Persons / Places / Events 1. AmosA prophet from Tekoa, called by God to deliver messages of judgment and repentance to Israel. 2. House of Jacob Refers to the nation of Israel, descendants of Jacob, who are being called to account for their sins. 3. The Lord GOD The sovereign ruler, Yahweh, who commands respect and obedience. 4. God of Hosts A title emphasizing God's supreme authority over all heavenly and earthly armies. 5. Testify The act of bearing witness or giving evidence, often in a legal or formal setting. Teaching Points The Seriousness of God's CallGod’s call to "hear and testify" underscores the gravity of His message. Believers should approach God's Word with reverence and readiness to respond. Accountability Before God Just as Israel was held accountable, Christians are reminded that they too will give an account of their lives. This should inspire a life of integrity and obedience. The Role of Witnesses The call to testify against Israel serves as a reminder of the importance of witnesses in God's justice system. Believers are called to be witnesses of God's truth in the world. God's Sovereignty and Authority The title "God of Hosts" emphasizes God's ultimate control over all creation. Trust in His sovereignty should bring comfort and confidence to believers. Repentance and Restoration The prophetic call to testify is not just about judgment but also an invitation to repentance. God desires restoration and reconciliation with His people. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Amos 3What is the order of the Bible's books? If God is unchanging, why does He show different behaviors in the Old and New Testaments? What does 'God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob' mean? 2 Chronicles 13 compared with 1 Kings 15:3 - Why does Abijah appear more faithful in Chronicles than in Kings, and what might explain this seeming discrepancy?(13) Hear ye.--Addressed to the foreign nations Egypt and Philistia referred to in Amos 3:9.Verse 13. - Hear ye; Septuagint, Ἱερεῖς ἀκούσατε, "Hear, O ye priests." The address is to the heathen, already summoned (ver. 9) to witness the sins of Israel, and now called to witness her punishment, In the house; better, against the house of Jacob, the tribes of Israel (ver. 1). God of hosts. God of the powers of heaven and earth, and therefore able to execute his threats. Septuagint, ὁ Παντοκράτωρ, "the Almighty." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Hearשִׁמְע֥וּ (šim·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently and testify וְהָעִ֖ידוּ (wə·hā·‘î·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 5749: To duplicate, repeat, to protest, testify, to encompass, restore against the house בְּבֵ֣ית (bə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Jacob, יַֽעֲקֹ֑ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc declares נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5002: An oracle the Lord אֲדֹנָ֥י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord GOD, יְהוִ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH the God אֱלֹהֵ֥י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Hosts. הַצְּבָאֽוֹת׃ (haṣ·ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Article | Noun - common plural Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign Links Amos 3:13 NIVAmos 3:13 NLT Amos 3:13 ESV Amos 3:13 NASB Amos 3:13 KJV Amos 3:13 BibleApps.com Amos 3:13 Biblia Paralela Amos 3:13 Chinese Bible Amos 3:13 French Bible Amos 3:13 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Amos 3:13 Listen and testify against the house (Amo. 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