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Amos 7:7
Here, he gave me to see, and lo! My Lord, stationed upon a pinnacle, - and, in his hand a plummet.
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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.)
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.
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.
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.
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].
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Living Translation
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Contextual Overview
1 Here, My Lord, Yahweh gave me to see, and lo! he was preparing the locust, in the beginning of the shooting up of the after-grass, - and lo! after-grass, cometh after the mowings for the king. 2 And it came to pass, when they had made an end of eating the herbage of the land, that I said - Oh, My Lord, Yahweh, forgive, I beseech thee: By whom shall Jacob, arise? for, small, he is. 3 Grieved was Yahweh, over this, - It shall not be, said Yahweh? 4 Here, My Lord, Yahweh gave me to see, and lo! My Lord Yahweh proclaiming that, the controversy should be settled by fire, - which, having devoured the mighty roaring deep, should devour the inheritance. 5 Then said I, My Lord, Yahweh, forbear, I beseech thee, By whom shall Jacob, arise? for, small, he is. 6 Grieved was Yahweh, over this, - Even this, shall not be, said My Lord, Yahweh. 7 Here, he gave me to see, and lo! My Lord, stationed upon a pinnacle, - and, in his hand a plummet. 8 And Yahweh said unto me, What canst thou see, Amos? And I said, A plummet, - Then said My Lord, Behold me! fixing a plummet in the midst of my people Israel, I will not again any more forgive him. 9 So shall the high places of Isaac, be made desolate, and, the holy places of Israel, be laid waste, - and I will rise up, against the house of Jeroboam, with the sword.
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
therefore will I establish my covenant with thee, - and thou shalt enter into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy sons wives, with thee.
therefore will I establish my covenant with thee, - and thou shalt enter into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy sons wives, with thee.
Genesis 7:1
And Yahweh said to Noah, Enter thou and all thy house, into the ark, - for, thee, have I seen righteous before me, in this generation.
And Yahweh said to Noah, Enter thou and all thy house, into the ark, - for, thee, have I seen righteous before me, in this generation.
Genesis 7:13
On this selfsame day, entered Noah, and Shem and Ham and Japheth. Noah's sons, - and Noah's wife, and his sons' three wives with them into the ark:
On this selfsame day, entered Noah, and Shem and Ham and Japheth. Noah's sons, - and Noah's wife, and his sons' three wives with them into the ark:
Genesis 7:15
So they entered in unto Noah, into the ark, - two and two of all flesh, wherein was the spirit of life.
So they entered in unto Noah, into the ark, - two and two of all flesh, wherein was the spirit of life.
Proverbs 22:3
A prudent man, seeth calamity, and hideth himself, but, the simple, pass on, and suffer.
A prudent man, seeth calamity, and hideth himself, but, the simple, pass on, and suffer.
Matthew 24:38
For, as they were in those days that were before the flood, feeding and drinking, marrying and being given in marriage, - until the day Noah entered into the ark;
For, as they were in those days that were before the flood, feeding and drinking, marrying and being given in marriage, - until the day Noah entered into the ark;
Luke 17:27
They were eating, they were drinking, they were marrying, they were being given in marriage, - until the day that Noah entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.
They were eating, they were drinking, they were marrying, they were being given in marriage, - until the day that Noah entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.
Hebrews 6:18
In order that, through means of two unchangeable things, in which it was impossible for God to make himself false, a mighty consolation, we might have, who have fled along to grasp, the fore-lying hope,
In order that, through means of two unchangeable things, in which it was impossible for God to make himself false, a mighty consolation, we might have, who have fled along to grasp, the fore-lying hope,
Hebrews 11:7
By faith, Noah, having received intimation concerning the things not yet seen, filled with reverence, prepared an ark to the saving of his house - through which he condemned the world, and, of the righteousness by way of faith, became heir.
By faith, Noah, having received intimation concerning the things not yet seen, filled with reverence, prepared an ark to the saving of his house - through which he condemned the world, and, of the righteousness by way of faith, became heir.
1 Peter 3:20
Spirits unyielding at one time, when the longsuffering of God was holding forth a welcome in the days of Noah, there being in preparation an ark - going into which, a few, that is eight, souls, were brought safely through by means of water, -
Spirits unyielding at one time, when the longsuffering of God was holding forth a welcome in the days of Noah, there being in preparation an ark - going into which, a few, that is eight, souls, were brought safely through by means of water, -
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.
