Amos 6:3 kjv
Ye that put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near;
Amos 6:3 nkjv
Woe to you who put far off the day of doom, Who cause the seat of violence to come near;
Amos 6:3 niv
You put off the day of disaster and bring near a reign of terror.
Amos 6:3 esv
O you who put far away the day of disaster and bring near the seat of violence?
Amos 6:3 nlt
You push away every thought of coming disaster,
but your actions only bring the day of judgment closer.
Amos 6 3 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Amos 6:3 | You desire to put far off the evil day, and to bring near the seat of violence. | Amos 6:3 |
| Isaiah 5:11 | Woe unto them that rise early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night... | Isaiah 5:11 |
| Isaiah 22:12-13 | And in that day did the Lord God of hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth: And behold, joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, and drinking wine... | Isaiah 22:12-13 |
| Jeremiah 22:13-17 | Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his rooms by wrong; that useth his neighbour's service without wages, and giveth him not for his work... | Jeremiah 22:13-17 |
| Micah 2:11 | If a man walking in the spirit and falsehood do lie, saying, I will prophesy unto thee of wine and of strong drink; he shall even be the prophet of this people. | Micah 2:11 |
| Luke 12:16-21 | And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do...? | Luke 12:16-21 |
| Luke 16:19-31 | There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus... | Luke 16:19-31 |
| 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 | Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. | 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 |
| James 5:1-6 | Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you. Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are moth-eaten. Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days. Behold, the hire of the labourers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of sabaoth. Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been wanton; ye have nourished your hearts, as in a day of slaughter. Ye have condemned and killed the just; and he doth not resist you. | James 5:1-6 |
| Proverbs 28:13 | He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. | Proverbs 28:13 |
| Proverbs 15:27 | He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. | Proverbs 15:27 |
| Amos 5:7 | Ye who turn judgment into wormwood, and leave off righteousness in the earth. | Amos 5:7 |
| Amos 6:1 | Woe unto them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, which are noted chief of the families of the first men, to whom the house of Israel came! | Amos 6:1 |
| Amos 6:2 | Pass ye unto Calneh, and see; and from thence go ye to Hamath the great: then go down to Gath of the Philistines: be they better than these kingdoms? or are their lands larger than their land? | Amos 6:2 |
| Amos 6:4 | That lie upon beds of ivory, and stretch themselves out upon their couches, and eat the lambs out of the flock, and the calves out of the midst of the stall; | Amos 6:4 |
| Amos 6:12 | Shall horses run upon the rock? will one plow there with oxen? for ye have turned judgment into gall, and the fruit of righteousness into hemlock: | Amos 6:12 |
| Deuteronomy 28:30 | Thou shalt espouse a wife, and another man shall lie with her: thou shalt build an house, and thou shalt not dwell therein: thou shalt plant a vineyard, and shalt not eat of it. | Deuteronomy 28:30 |
| Zephaniah 1:12 | And it shall come to pass at that time, that I will search Jerusalem with candles, and punish the men that are settled on their lees... | Zephaniah 1:12 |
| Romans 2:4-5 | Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; | Romans 2:4-5 |
| Psalm 73:3-12 | For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the wickedness of the wicked. For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm. They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men. Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment. Their eyes stand out with fatness: they hold more than their hearts could wish. They corrupt other, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily. They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth. Therefore his people return unto them: and it is found much water in them. And say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High? Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches. | Psalm 73:3-12 |
Amos 6 verses
Amos 6 3 Meaning
This verse pronounces a severe judgment upon those in Israel who are complacently secure in their prosperity, assuming their luxury and ease are guarantees against God's wrath. It highlights the ultimate futility of their security, as it is disconnected from righteousness and God's will. Their perceived stability is an illusion, soon to be shattered by divine consequence.
Amos 6 3 Context
Chapter 6 of Amos continues the prophet's denunciation of Israel's societal elite and their complacent security, especially in Zion and Samaria. These leaders, immersed in luxury and oppression, are deaf to God's warnings. Amos exposes their false sense of safety, highlighting how their wealth is built on injustice and their worship is superficial. The preceding verses (Amos 6:1-2) accuse them of arrogance and looking to foreign cities, implying a trust in worldly power over God. This verse follows, describing their deliberate avoidance of acknowledging or confronting the coming judgment, preferring to push it away while actively engaging in destructive practices.
Amos 6 3 Word analysis
- You: Refers specifically to the wealthy, influential, and complacent leaders of Israel addressed in the previous verses.
- desire / wish ( Hebrew: tzonah – צוֹנָה ): This verb can mean to yearn, to set one's heart on, or to pursue. Here it signifies a deliberate choice and an active longing to push away the inevitable.
- to put far off: Emphasizes their deliberate intention to distance themselves mentally and emotionally from the consequences of their actions.
- the evil day / day of calamity ( Hebrew: yom ra’ah – יוֹם רָעָה ): Refers to the day of divine judgment and retribution for their sins, which Amos prophesied was fast approaching.
- and to bring near / and to cause to approach ( Hebrew: lhaqriv – לְהַקְרִיב ): This implies not just passively wishing for something, but actively facilitating its arrival or embracing it.
- the seat / the dwelling place ( Hebrew: moshav – מוֹשָׁב ): This signifies a place of residence, a court, or even a position of power and influence.
- of violence / oppression ( Hebrew: chammas – חָמָס ): This word signifies injustice, wrong, brutality, and exploitation, the very foundation upon which their luxury was built.
Word group analysis:
- "desire to put far off the evil day, and to bring near the seat of violence": This powerful juxtaposition captures their dual nature of self-deception. They want to avoid the coming divine judgment ("evil day") by actively embracing and perpetuating their violent and unjust practices ("seat of violence"). Their active engagement in oppression serves as a desperate, albeit foolish, attempt to shield themselves from accountability, as if their participation in wickedness could somehow stave off the reckoning for wickedness.
Amos 6 3 Bonus section
The concept of pushing away a coming judgment is mirrored in many instances within Scripture where individuals or nations actively ignore prophetic warnings. This verse's core message resonates with the danger of relying on man-made systems of security and prosperity, especially when built on a foundation of injustice. It highlights that true security is found in alignment with God's righteousness, not in the perpetuation of sin, however comfortable it may appear in the present. The phrase "bring near the seat of violence" suggests an active cultivation and establishment of an infrastructure of oppression, making it a permanent feature of their society.
Amos 6 3 Commentary
This verse powerfully critiques the wilful blindness and perverse priorities of those insulated by wealth and power. Israel’s elite were not merely passively ignoring God's coming judgment; they were actively pursuing their oppressive agendas. They wanted the "evil day" of divine wrath to remain distant, while simultaneously accelerating the "seat of violence"—their systemic injustice, exploitation, and brutality. This is a stark picture of spiritual self-deception and rebellion. Their comfort was directly tied to their unrighteousness, and they sought to perpetuate the latter to maintain the former, convinced that their present system shielded them from divine consequence. Yet, Amos warns that such a posture invites destruction, turning their intended safety into a catalyst for their downfall. Their desires are contrary to God's will, a perverse embrace of the very actions that would lead to their ruin.