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Therefore, they shall now go into exile at the head of the exiles and the feast of lounging shall pass away.

Yahweh Abhors Israel’s Pride

My Lord Yahweh has sworn by himself, declares[a] Yahweh, the God of hosts: “I abhor the pride of Jacob and I hate his citadel fortresses and I will deliver the city and its fullness!” And then if ten people remain in one house, they too will die.

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Footnotes

  1. Amos 6:8 Literally “a declaration of”

Therefore you will be among the first to go into exile;(A)
    your feasting and lounging will end.(B)

The Lord Abhors the Pride of Israel

The Sovereign Lord has sworn by himself(C)—the Lord God Almighty declares:

“I abhor(D) the pride of Jacob(E)
    and detest his fortresses;(F)
I will deliver up(G) the city
    and everything in it.(H)

If ten(I) people are left in one house, they too will die.

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