Translations
Modern
There are those who hate the one who reproves in the gate and despise him who speaks with integrity.
Traditional
They hate him that rebuketh in the gate, and they abhor him that speaketh uprightly.
Literal
They hate the one reproving in the gate, and the one speaking virtuously, they abhor.
Latin
Odio habuerunt corripientem in porta, et loquentem perfecte abominati sunt.
Original
Hebrew
English
There are those who hate the one who reproves in the gate and despise him who speaks with integrity.
Notes
Amos delivers three prophetic messages to Israel, criticizing their mistaken belief about being God's chosen people. The messages show a progression toward judgment.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Amosc. 788 BC
Parallels
Glossary
Topics
Christian Minister: Trials and Persecutions of Persecution of the Righteous Reproof: General Scriptures Concerning Uprightness: They Who Walk in Hated by the Wicked Wicked (People): Described