Amos 2:12

In 11 translations

BSB

“But you made the Nazirites drink wine and commanded the prophets not to prophesy.

KJV

But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.

WEB

“But you gave the Nazirites wine to drink, and commanded the prophets, saying, ‘Don’t prophesy!’

ASV

But ye gave the Nazirites wine to drink, and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.

LSV

“And you cause the Nazarites to drink wine, || And on the prophets you have laid a charge, || Saying, Do not prophesy!

YLT

And ye cause the Nazarites to drink wine, And on the prophets ye have laid a charge, Saying, 'Do not prophecy!'

DBY

And ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.

DRC

And you will present wine to the Nazarites: and command the prophets, saying: Prophesy not.

GNV

But ye gaue the Nazarites wine to drinke, and commanded the Prophetes, saying, Prophecie not.

JPS

But ye gave the Nazirites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying: 'Prophesy not.'

LXXE

But ye gave the consecrated ones wine to drink; and ye commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.

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WLC

וַתַּשְׁק֥וּ אֶת־הַנְּזִרִ֖ים יָ֑יִן וְעַל־הַנְּבִיאִים֙ צִוִּיתֶ֣ם לֵאמֹ֔ר לֹ֖א תִּנָּבְאֽוּ׃

LXX-Br

Καὶ ἐποτίζετε τοὺς ἡγιασμένους οἶνον, καὶ τοῖς προφήταις ἐνετέλλεσθε λέγοντες, οὐ μὴ προφητεύσητε.

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Cross-references most cited first

• Isaiah 30:10They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions.
• Amos 7:13But never prophesy at Bethel again, because it is the sanctuary of the king and the temple of the kingdom.”
• Jeremiah 11:21Therefore this is what the LORD says concerning the people of Anathoth who are seeking your life and saying, “You must not prophesy in the name of the LORD, or you will die by our hand.”
• Micah 2:6“Do not preach,” they preach. “Do not preach these things; disgrace will not overtake us.”
• Amos 7:16Now, therefore, hear the word of the LORD. You say: ‘Do not prophesy against Israel; do not preach against the house of Isaac.’

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