Amos 2:16

16 Even the bravest warriors will flee naked on that day,” declares the LORD.

Amos 2:16 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
16 And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the LORD.
English Standard Version (ESV)
16 and he who is stout of heart among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day," declares the LORD.
New Living Translation (NLT)
16 On that day the most courageous of your fighting men will drop their weapons and run for their lives,” says the LORD .
The Message Bible (MSG)
16 Even the bravest of all your warriors Won't make it. He'll run off for dear life, stripped naked." God's Decree.
American Standard Version (ASV)
16 and he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith Jehovah.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
16 Brave soldiers will run away naked that day. The LORD has declared this.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
16 Even the most courageous of the warriors will flee naked on that day- the Lord's declaration.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
16 Even your bravest soldiers will run away naked on that day," announces the Lord.

Amos 2:16 Meaning and Commentary

Amos 2:16

And [he that is] courageous among the mighty
Or "strong in his heart" F2; one that is of a great heart, famous for courage and bravery, that excels in it among the mighty; the most valiant soldiers and officers: shall flee away naked in that day:
shall throw away his armour, nay, put off his clothes, as being both a hinderance to him in his flight; and that he may make the better speed: saith the Lord:
which is added to show the certainty of all this; it might be depended upon that so it would be, since the Lord God of truth had spoken it; and it was fulfilled about eighty years after this prophecy.


FOOTNOTES:

F2 (wbl Uyma) "fortis corde suo", Vatablus, Piscator; "fortis animo", Junius & Tremellius, Drusius; "validus corde suo", Mercerus; "qui corde firmo est", Cocceius.

Amos 2:16 In-Context

14 The swift will not escape, the strong will not muster their strength, and the warrior will not save his life.
15 The archer will not stand his ground, the fleet-footed soldier will not get away, and the horseman will not save his life.
16 Even the bravest warriors will flee naked on that day,” declares the LORD.

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