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New Living Translation
Amos 7:7
Then he showed me another vision. I saw the Lord standing beside a wall that had been built using a plumb line. He was using a plumb line to see if it was still straight.
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Christian Standard Bible®
He showed me this: The Lord was standing there by a vertical wall with a plumb line in his hand.
He showed me this: The Lord was standing there by a vertical wall with a plumb line in his hand.
Hebrew Names Version
Thus he showed me and, behold, the Lord stood beside a wall made by a plumb line, with a plumb line in his hand.
Thus he showed me and, behold, the Lord stood beside a wall made by a plumb line, with a plumb line in his hand.
King James Version (1611)
Thus hee shewed mee, and behold, the Lord stood vpon a wall made by a plumbline, with a plumbline in his hand.
Thus hee shewed mee, and behold, the Lord stood vpon a wall made by a plumbline, with a plumbline in his hand.
King James Version
Thus he shewed me: and, behold, the Lord stood upon a wall made by a plumbline, with a plumbline in his hand.
Thus he shewed me: and, behold, the Lord stood upon a wall made by a plumbline, with a plumbline in his hand.
English Standard Version
This is what he showed me: behold, the Lord was standing beside a wall built with a plumb line, with a plumb line in his hand.
This is what he showed me: behold, the Lord was standing beside a wall built with a plumb line, with a plumb line in his hand.
New American Standard Bible
So He showed me, and behold, the Lord was standing by a vertical wall with a plumb line in His hand.
So He showed me, and behold, the Lord was standing by a vertical wall with a plumb line in His hand.
New Century Version
This is what he showed me: The Lord stood by a straight wall, with a plumb line in his hand.
This is what he showed me: The Lord stood by a straight wall, with a plumb line in his hand.
Amplified Bible
Thus He showed me [a vision], and behold, the Lord was standing by a vertical wall with a plumb line in His hand [to determine if the wall was straight or if it needed to be destroyed].
Thus He showed me [a vision], and behold, the Lord was standing by a vertical wall with a plumb line in His hand [to determine if the wall was straight or if it needed to be destroyed].
Geneva Bible (1587)
Thus againe he shewed me, and behold, the Lord stoode vpon a wall made by line with a line in his hand.
Thus againe he shewed me, and behold, the Lord stoode vpon a wall made by line with a line in his hand.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Thus He showed me, and behold, the Lord was standing by a vertical wall with a plumb line in His hand.
Thus He showed me, and behold, the Lord was standing by a vertical wall with a plumb line in His hand.
Legacy Standard Bible
Thus He showed me, and behold, the Lord was standing by a wall made with a plumb line, and in His hand was a plumb line.
Thus He showed me, and behold, the Lord was standing by a wall made with a plumb line, and in His hand was a plumb line.
Berean Standard Bible
This is what He showed me: Behold, the Lord was standing by a wall true to plumb, with a plumb line in His hand.
This is what He showed me: Behold, the Lord was standing by a wall true to plumb, with a plumb line in His hand.
Contemporary English Version
The Lord showed me a vision of himself standing beside a wall and holding a string with a weight tied to the end of it. The string and weight had been used to measure the straightness of the wall.
The Lord showed me a vision of himself standing beside a wall and holding a string with a weight tied to the end of it. The string and weight had been used to measure the straightness of the wall.
Complete Jewish Bible
Then he showed me this: A donai was standing by a wall made with a plumbline, and he had a plumbline in his hand.
Then he showed me this: A donai was standing by a wall made with a plumbline, and he had a plumbline in his hand.
Darby Translation
Thus did he shew unto me; and behold, the Lord stood upon a wall [made] by a plumb-line, with a plumb-line in his hand.
Thus did he shew unto me; and behold, the Lord stood upon a wall [made] by a plumb-line, with a plumb-line in his hand.
Easy-to-Read Version
This is what the Lord showed me: He stood by a wall with a plumb line in his hand. (The wall had been marked with a plumb line.)
This is what the Lord showed me: He stood by a wall with a plumb line in his hand. (The wall had been marked with a plumb line.)
George Lamsa Translation
Thus he showed me: and, behold, the LORD was standing upon a wall made of adamant, and a plumbline was in his hand.
Thus he showed me: and, behold, the LORD was standing upon a wall made of adamant, and a plumbline was in his hand.
Good News Translation
I had another vision from the Lord . In it I saw him standing beside a wall that had been built with the use of a plumb line, and there was a plumb line in his hand.
I had another vision from the Lord . In it I saw him standing beside a wall that had been built with the use of a plumb line, and there was a plumb line in his hand.
Lexham English Bible
This is what he showed me: Behold, my Lord was standing beside a wall built with a plummet, and a plummet was in his hand.
This is what he showed me: Behold, my Lord was standing beside a wall built with a plummet, and a plummet was in his hand.
Literal Translation
He made me see this: And, behold, the Lord was standing by the plumb line wall, and a plumb line in His hand.
He made me see this: And, behold, the Lord was standing by the plumb line wall, and a plumb line in His hand.
American Standard Version
Thus he showed me: and, behold, the Lord stood beside a wall made by a plumb-line, with a plumb-line in his hand.
Thus he showed me: and, behold, the Lord stood beside a wall made by a plumb-line, with a plumb-line in his hand.
Bible in Basic English
This is what he let me see: and I saw the Lord stationed by a wall made straight by a weighted line, and he had a weighted line in his hand.
This is what he let me see: and I saw the Lord stationed by a wall made straight by a weighted line, and he had a weighted line in his hand.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Thus He showed me; and, behold, the Lord stood beside a wall made by a plumbline, with a plumbline in His hand.
Thus He showed me; and, behold, the Lord stood beside a wall made by a plumbline, with a plumbline in His hand.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Thus againe he shewed me, & beholde the Lorde stoode vpon a wall [made] by line, with a line in his hande.
Thus againe he shewed me, & beholde the Lorde stoode vpon a wall [made] by line, with a line in his hande.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
Thus the Lord shewed me; and behold, he stood upon a wall of adamant, and in his hand was an adamant.
Thus the Lord shewed me; and behold, he stood upon a wall of adamant, and in his hand was an adamant.
English Revised Version
Thus he shewed me: and, behold, the Lord stood beside a wall made by a plumbline, with a plumbline in his hand.
Thus he shewed me: and, behold, the Lord stood beside a wall made by a plumbline, with a plumbline in his hand.
World English Bible
Thus he showed me and, behold, the Lord stood beside a wall made by a plumb line, with a plumb line in his hand.
Thus he showed me and, behold, the Lord stood beside a wall made by a plumb line, with a plumb line in his hand.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
The Lord God schewide to me these thingis; and lo! the Lord stondinge on a wal plastrid, and in the hond of hym was a trulle of a masoun.
The Lord God schewide to me these thingis; and lo! the Lord stondinge on a wal plastrid, and in the hond of hym was a trulle of a masoun.
Update Bible Version
Thus he showed me: and, look, the Lord stood beside a wall made by a plumb-line, with a plumb-line in his hand.
Thus he showed me: and, look, the Lord stood beside a wall made by a plumb-line, with a plumb-line in his hand.
Webster's Bible Translation
Thus he showed me: and behold, the Lord stood upon a wall [made] by a plumb-line, with a plumb-line in his hand.
Thus he showed me: and behold, the Lord stood upon a wall [made] by a plumb-line, with a plumb-line in his hand.
New English Translation
He showed me this: I saw the sovereign One standing by a tin wall holding tin in his hand.
He showed me this: I saw the sovereign One standing by a tin wall holding tin in his hand.
New King James Version
Thus He showed me: Behold, the Lord stood on a wall made with a plumb line, with a plumb line in His hand.
Thus He showed me: Behold, the Lord stood on a wall made with a plumb line, with a plumb line in His hand.
New Life Bible
This is what He showed me: The Lord was standing by a wall made straight by a string held in His hand.
This is what He showed me: The Lord was standing by a wall made straight by a string held in His hand.
New Revised Standard
This is what he showed me: the Lord was standing beside a wall built with a plumb line, with a plumb line in his hand.
This is what he showed me: the Lord was standing beside a wall built with a plumb line, with a plumb line in his hand.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Here, he gave me to see, and lo! My Lord, stationed upon a pinnacle, - and, in his hand a plummet.
Here, he gave me to see, and lo! My Lord, stationed upon a pinnacle, - and, in his hand a plummet.
Douay-Rheims Bible
These things the Lord shewed to me: and behold the Lord was standing upon a plastered wall, and in his hand a mason’s trowel.
These things the Lord shewed to me: and behold the Lord was standing upon a plastered wall, and in his hand a mason’s trowel.
Revised Standard Version
He showed me: behold, the Lord was standing beside a wall built with a plumb line, with a plumb line in his hand.
He showed me: behold, the Lord was standing beside a wall built with a plumb line, with a plumb line in his hand.
Young's Literal Translation
Thus hath He shewed me, and lo, the Lord is standing by a wall [made according to] a plumb-line, and in His hand a plumb-line;
Thus hath He shewed me, and lo, the Lord is standing by a wall [made according to] a plumb-line, and in His hand a plumb-line;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Morouer, he shewed me this vision: beholde, the LORDE stode vpon a plastered wall, & a masons trowell in his hode.
Morouer, he shewed me this vision: beholde, the LORDE stode vpon a plastered wall, & a masons trowell in his hode.
THE MESSAGE
God showed me this vision: My Master was standing beside a wall. In his hand he held a plumb line.
God showed me this vision: My Master was standing beside a wall. In his hand he held a plumb line.
Contextual Overview
1 The Sovereign Lord showed me a vision. I saw him preparing to send a vast swarm of locusts over the land. This was after the king's share had been harvested from the fields and as the main crop was coming up. 2 In my vision the locusts ate every green plant in sight. Then I said, "O Sovereign Lord , please forgive us or we will not survive, for Israel is so small." 3 So the Lord relented from this plan. "I will not do it," he said. 4 Then the Sovereign Lord showed me another vision. I saw him preparing to punish his people with a great fire. The fire had burned up the depths of the sea and was devouring the entire land. 5 Then I said, "O Sovereign Lord , please stop or we will not survive, for Israel is so small." 6 Then the Lord relented from this plan, too. "I will not do that either," said the Sovereign Lord . 7 Then he showed me another vision. I saw the Lord standing beside a wall that had been built using a plumb line. He was using a plumb line to see if it was still straight. 8 And the Lord said to me, "Amos, what do you see?" I answered, "A plumb line." And the Lord replied, "I will test my people with this plumb line. I will no longer ignore all their sins. 9 The pagan shrines of your ancestors will be ruined, and the temples of Israel will be destroyed; I will bring the dynasty of King Jeroboam to a sudden end."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
a wall: 2 Samuel 8:2, 2 Kings 21:13, Isaiah 28:17, Isaiah 34:11, Lamentations 2:8, Ezekiel 40:3, Zechariah 2:1, Zechariah 2:2, Revelation 11:1, Revelation 21:15
Reciprocal: 2 Kings 8:10 - the Lord Jeremiah 18:2 - and go Jeremiah 24:1 - Lord Amos 7:1 - showed Amos 7:4 - showed Amos 8:1 - General Zechariah 4:10 - and shall John 7:7 - because
Cross-References
Genesis 6:18
But I will confirm my covenant with you. So enter the boat—you and your wife and your sons and their wives.
But I will confirm my covenant with you. So enter the boat—you and your wife and your sons and their wives.
Genesis 7:1
When everything was ready, the Lord said to Noah, "Go into the boat with all your family, for among all the people of the earth, I can see that you alone are righteous.
When everything was ready, the Lord said to Noah, "Go into the boat with all your family, for among all the people of the earth, I can see that you alone are righteous.
Genesis 7:13
That very day Noah had gone into the boat with his wife and his sons—Shem, Ham, and Japheth—and their wives.
That very day Noah had gone into the boat with his wife and his sons—Shem, Ham, and Japheth—and their wives.
Genesis 7:15
Two by two they came into the boat, representing every living thing that breathes.
Two by two they came into the boat, representing every living thing that breathes.
Proverbs 22:3
A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
Matthew 24:38
In those days before the flood, the people were enjoying banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat.
In those days before the flood, the people were enjoying banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat.
Luke 17:27
In those days, the people enjoyed banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat and the flood came and destroyed them all.
In those days, the people enjoyed banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat and the flood came and destroyed them all.
Hebrews 6:18
So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us.
So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us.
Hebrews 11:7
It was by faith that Noah built a large boat to save his family from the flood. He obeyed God, who warned him about things that had never happened before. By his faith Noah condemned the rest of the world, and he received the righteousness that comes by faith.
It was by faith that Noah built a large boat to save his family from the flood. He obeyed God, who warned him about things that had never happened before. By his faith Noah condemned the rest of the world, and he received the righteousness that comes by faith.
1 Peter 3:20
those who disobeyed God long ago when God waited patiently while Noah was building his boat. Only eight people were saved from drowning in that terrible flood.
those who disobeyed God long ago when God waited patiently while Noah was building his boat. Only eight people were saved from drowning in that terrible flood.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Thus he showed me,.... A third vision, which was in the following manner:
and, behold, the Lord stood upon a wall [made] by a plumbline, with a plumbline in his hand: this "wall" was the people of Israel, who were built up as a wall, firm and strong; and so stood against their enemies, while supported by the Lord, and he stood by them. The Septuagint version is, "an adamantine wall". In their constitution, both civil and ecclesiastic, they were formed according to the good and righteous laws of God, which may be signified by the plumbline; and so the Targum renders it, "the wall of judgment". And now the Lord appears standing upon this wall, to trample it down, and not to support it; and with a plumbline in his hand, to examine and try whether this wall was as it was first erected; whether it did not bulge out, and vary from its former structure, and was not according to the line and rule of his divine word, which was a rule of righteousness.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Stood upon - (Rather âoverâ âa wallâ made by âa plumbline;â lit. âa wall of a plumbline,â that is, (as ourâs has it) âmadeâ straight, perpendicular, âbyâ it. The wall had been âmade by a leadâ or âplumbline;â by it, that is, according to it, it should e destroyed. God had made it upright, He had given to it an undeviating rule of right, He had watched over it, to keep it, as He made it. Now âHe stood over it,â fixed in His purpose, to destroy it. He marked its inequalities. Yet this too in judgment. He destroys it by that same rule of right wherewith He had built it. By that law, that right, those providential leadings, that grace, which we have received, by the same we are judged.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Amos 7:7. With a plumbline in his hand. — This appears to be intended as an emblem of strict justice, and intimated that God would now visit them according to their iniquities.
