Amos 2:12

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

Amos 2:12 in Other Translations

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

12 "But you made the Nazirites drink wine, and commanded the prophets, saying, 'You shall not prophesy.'

12 “But you caused the Nazirites to sin by making them drink wine, and you commanded the prophets, ‘Shut up!’

12 "But you made the youth-in-training break training, and you told the young prophets, 'Don't prophesy!'

12 But you made the Nazirites drink wine and commanded the prophets: Do not prophesy.

Amos 2:12 Meaning and Commentary

Amos 2:12

But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink
Contrary to their vow and calling, and in contempt of it, and to make them like themselves; they either persuaded them, or forced them to it: and commanded the prophets, saying, prophesy not;
hard and heavy things, judgments and denunciations of vengeance, only smooth things; by this authoritative language it appears that this is said of the rulers and governors of the people, as king, princes, and priests; see ( Amos 7:12 Amos 7:13 ) .

Amos 2:12 In-Context

10 I brought you up out of Egypt and led you forty years in the wilderness to give you the land of the Amorites.

11 “I also raised up prophets from among your children and Nazirites from among your youths. Is this not true, people of Israel?” declares the LORD.

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

13 “Now then, I will crush you as a cart crushes when loaded with grain.

14 The swift will not escape, the strong will not muster their strength, and the warrior will not save his life.

Cross References

• 1. Isaiah 30:10; Jeremiah 11:21; Amos 7:12-13; Micah 2:6