Amos 1:13 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“Thus saith the Lord; For three transgressions of the children of Ammon, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they have ripped up the women with child of Gilead, that they might enlarge their border:”
Amos 1:13 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Amos 1:13 in 6 Bible Translations
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Amos 1:13 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“Yahweh says: “For three transgressions of the children of Ammon, yes, for four, I will not turn away its punishment, because they have ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead, that they may enlarge their border.”
Amos 1:13 — World English Bible
Amos 1:13 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“Thus saith Jehovah: For three transgressions of the children of Ammon, yea, for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they have ripped up the women with child of Gilead, that they may enlarge their border.”
Amos 1:13 — American Standard Version
Amos 1:13 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“Thus said Jehovah: For three transgressions of the sons of Ammon, And for four, I do not reverse it, Because of their ripping up the pregnant ones of Gilead, To enlarge their border,”
Amos 1:13 — Young's Literal Translation
Amos 1:13 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“Thus saith Jehovah: For three transgressions of the children of Ammon, and for four, I will not revoke its sentence; because they ripped up the women with child of Gilead, that they might enlarge their border.”
Amos 1:13 — Darby Translation
Amos 1:13 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“Thus sayth ye Lord, For three transgressions of the children of Ammon, and for foure, I will not turne to it, because they haue ript vp the women with child of Gilead, that they might enlarge their border.”
Amos 1:13 — Geneva Bible
Amos 1:13 in Context — Amos 1
11 Así ha dicho Jehová: Por tres pecados de Edom, y por el cuarto, no desviaré su castigo; porque persiguió á cuchillo á su hermano, y rompió sus conmiseraciones; y con su furor le ha robado siempre, y ha perpetuamente guardado el enojo.
12 Y meteré fuego en Temán, y consumirá los palacios de Bosra.
13 Así ha dicho Jehová: Por tres pecados de los hijos de Ammón, y por el cuarto, no desviaré su castigo; porque abrieron las preñadas de Galaad, para ensanchar su término.
14 Y encenderé fuego en el muro de Rabba, y consumirá sus palacios con estruendo en día de batalla, con tempestad en día tempestuoso:
15 Y su rey irá en cautiverio, él y sus príncipes todos, dice Jehová.
What Does Amos 1:13 Mean?
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