Amos 6:8
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King James Version (modern wording)
The Lord GOD has sworn by himself, says the LORD the God of hosts, I detest the excellency of Jacob, and hate his palaces: therefore will I deliver up the city with all that is therein.
Amos 6:8 (KJV)
American Standard Version
The Lord Jehovah hath sworn by himself, saith Jehovah, the God of hosts: I abhor the excellency of Jacob, and hate his palaces; therefore will I deliver up the city with all that is therein.
Amos 6:8 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
The Lord GOD has sworn by Himself—the LORD, the God of Hosts, has declared: “I abhor Jacob’s pride and detest his citadels, so I will deliver up the city and everything in it.”
Amos 6:8 (BSB)
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What does Amos 6:8 say?
Amos 6:8 in modern King James wording reads: "The Lord GOD has sworn by himself, says the LORD the God of hosts, I detest the excellency of Jacob, and hate his palaces: therefore will I deliver up the city with all that is therein."
Where is Amos 6:8 found in the Bible?
Amos 6:8 is verse 8 of chapter 6 of the book of Amos, in the Old Testament. Amos has 9 chapters.
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