Bible Catholique
Mosaico decorativo

Amos, 3

1. Hear this word that the LORD hath spoken against you, O children of Israel, against the whole family which I brought up from the land of Egypt, saying,

1. Hear this word which Yahweh speaks against you, people of Israel, against the whole family which he brought up from the land of Egypt.

2. You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.

2. "Only you have I known of all the families of the earth; therefore I will call you to account for all your wrongdoings."

3. Can two walk together, except they be agreed?

3. Do two walk together unless they have agreed?

4. Will a lion roar in the forest, when he hath no prey? will a young lion cry out of his den, if he have taken nothing?

4. Does a lion roar in the forest when it has no prey? Does a young lion growl in its den unless it has seized something?

5. Can a bird fall in a snare upon the earth, where no gin [is] for him? shall [one] take up a snare from the earth, and have taken nothing at all?

5. Does a bird get caught in a snare if the snare has not been baited? Does a tiger spring up from the ground unless it has caught something?

6. Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done [it]?

6. If a trumpet sounds in a city, will the people not be frightened? If disaster strikes a city, has not Yahweh caused it?

7. Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

7. Yet Yahweh does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants, the prophets.

8. The lion hath roared, who will not fear? the Lord GOD hath spoken, who can but prophesy?

8. If the lion roars, who will not be afraid? If Yahweh speaks, who will not prophesy?

9. Publish in the palaces at Ashdod, and in the palaces in the land of Egypt, and say, Assemble yourselves upon the mountains of Samaria, and behold the great tumults in the midst thereof, and the oppressed in the midst thereof.

9. Call on the people living in the palaces of Ashur and in the palaces of Egypt, "Come together against the hill of Samaria and see the many scandals and the oppression that is there."

10. For they know not to do right, saith the LORD, who store up violence and robbery in their palaces.

10. "These people do not know how to do what is right, says Yahweh, storing in strongholds what they have taken through violence and extortion.

11. Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; An adversary [there shall be] even round about the land; and he shall bring down thy strength from thee, and thy palaces shall be spoiled.

11. Therefore this is the word of Yahweh, "The enemy shall surround the land; your strength shall be broken down and your strongholds plundered."

12. Thus saith the LORD; As the shepherd taketh out of the mouth of the lion two legs, or a piece of an ear; so shall the children of Israel be taken out that dwell in Samaria in the corner of a bed, and in Damascus [in] a couch.

12. Yahweh says this, "As the shepherd rescues from the mouth of the lion a pair of legs or the tip of an ear, so shall some of you be saved, O Israelites of Samaria who loll on comfortable couches and rest on pillows of Damascus."

13. Hear ye, and testify in the house of Jacob, saith the Lord GOD, the God of hosts,

13. "Hear and accuse the nation of Jacob," says Yahweh, God of hosts,

14. That in the day that I shall visit the transgressions of Israel upon him I will also visit the altars of Bethel: and the horns of the altar shall be cut off, and fall to the ground.

14. "On the day that I call Israel to account for his crimes, I will punish as well the altars of Bethel. The horns of the altar will be broken off and fall to the ground.

15. And I will smite the winter house with the summer house; and the houses of ivory shall perish, and the great houses shall have an end, saith the LORD.

15. Then I will strike the winter house and the summer house. The palaces of ivory shall be ruined, and the great house destroyed."



Lisez la Bible en un an

Rejoignez notre communauté et lisez la Bible en entier en 365 jours. Un parcours structuré et inspirant pour approfondir votre foi et votre connaissance des Écritures.

Rejoignez le programme Télécharger le plan PDF

Notes de bas de page:

3:1-2 - Amos begins with an appeal to the nation of Israel, reminding them of their unique covenant with God and how this holds them accountable for greater obedience. Israel's choice implies a special responsibility before God (see also Deuteronomy 7:6 and 1 Peter 2:9).

3:3-8 - The prophet uses a series of rhetorical questions to illustrate the inevitability of God's judgment on Israel, indicating that acts of disobedience have consequences. God's revelation and the fulfillment of His plans are inescapable, like the action of a roaring lion (see also Isaiah 31:4 and Jeremiah 25:30).

3:9-10 - God calls the surrounding nations to observe what is happening in Israel, for the nation has been corrupted and violated divine principles. Moral corruption and injustice have repercussions not only for Israel but for the entire world (see also Ezekiel 22:1-4 and Jeremiah 5:30-31).

3:11-15 - Amos announces that foreign invasion will be the instrument of divine judgment. The judgment will be inescapable, affecting every area of Israelite society, from luxurious homes to idolatrous altars. This reflects the totality of the covenantal breach with God (see also Isaiah 5:8-10 and 2 Kings 17:5-6).

3:16-18 - Israel's destruction will be a direct consequence of the broken covenant and the injustices committed. Even the remnant of the nation will suffer, and God promises a final judgment. God's chastening and discipline are intended to call the people to repentance (see also Hebrews 12:5-11 and Revelation 3:19).

Versets liés à Amos, 3:

Amos chapter 3 deepens the accusation against Israel. What is the unique responsibility of being the chosen people? This provocative text uses a series of rhetorical questions to emphasize the inevitability of judgment. The chapter highlights the special relationship between God and Israel, and how this increases their guilt. Amos 3 also highlights the role of the prophet as divine spokesman. Explore with us five biblical passages that expand on the themes of election and responsibility presented in this persuasive chapter.

Jeremiah 25:30: "Now prophesy against them all these words and say to them, 'The Lord roars from on high; thunders from his holy dwelling and roars mightily against his land. He shouts, like those who tread grapes, against all the inhabitants of the earth.'" - This verse echoes the image of the lion's roar in Amos 3:8, symbolizing God's impending judgment.

Micah 3:8: "But I am filled with the power of the Spirit of the Lord, and with righteousness and strength, to declare to Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin." - Like Amos in Amos 3:7-8, Micah asserts his prophetic authority to denounce the sins of Israel.

Deuteronomy 7:6: "For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord, your God, chose you from among all the people on the face of the earth to be his people, his personal treasure." - This verse provides context for Amos' statement in Amos 3:2 about Israel's special relationship with God.

Proverbs 16:18: "Pride comes before destruction; the haughty spirit, before the fall." - This proverb reflects Amos' warning in Amos 3:9-15 about the imminent downfall of Israel due to its pride and injustice.

Isaiah 45:7: "I form light and create darkness, I promote peace and cause misfortune; I, the Lord, do all these things." - This verse relates to Amos 3:6, where Amos states that no disaster occurs in the city without the Lord having caused it.

FAQ:

Why did Amos say that God was in judgment against Israel?

Amos declared that God was judging Israel for their sins because the people knew His will but disobeyed it. (Amos 3:1-2)

What did Amos teach about the consequences of sin?

Amos taught that sin would bring destruction, like the certain roar of a lion, which cannot be avoided. (Amos 3:3-8)

How did Amos describe Israel's decline?

Amos described Israel as a people who had turned away from the Lord, bringing upon themselves judgment through their practices of idolatry and injustice. (Amos 3:9-10)

What do the "large houses" that Amos mentions mean?

The "large houses" represent the rich and powerful in Israel, who would be destroyed for their oppression and corruption. (Amos 3:11-15)

What does God plan to do with the house of Israel?

God promises to punish the house of Israel with fire that will consume their strongholds and destroy their wealth. (Amos 3:14-15)


Bibles

Ancien Testament

Nouveau Testament

Avaiable on Youtube