Amos 2:12
But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.
But ye gaue the Nazarites wine to drinke, and commaunded the Prophets, saying, *Prophecie not.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceCha.7.12.
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21Therefore thus saith the Lord of the men of Anathoth, that seek thy life, saying, Prophesy not in the name of the Lord, that thou die not by our hand:
21Therefore thus saith the LORD of the men of Anathoth, that seeke thy life, saying; Prophecie not in the Name of the LORD, that thou die not by our hand:
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Amos 2:12
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.
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1. Bestowed, delivered, or granted. 2. Caused or appointed.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Persons separated unto the LORD by a special vow.
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The produce of grapes or other fruit used as a drink.
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Ordered; directed.
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Persons who prophesy or are called prophets.
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To declare or convey a message as divinely inspired, including foretelling, whether truly or falsely.
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11And I raised up of your sons for prophets, and of your young men for Nazarites. Is it not even thus, O ye children of Israel? saith the Lord.
11And I raised vp of your sonnes for Prophets, and of your young men for Nazarites. Is it not euen thus, O ye children of Israel, saith the LORD?
12But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.
12But ye gaue the Nazarites wine to drinke, and commaunded the Prophets, saying, *Prophecie not.
Selected passage13Behold, I am pressed under you, as a cart is pressed that is full of sheaves.
13Behold, ‖I am pressed vnder you, as a cart is pressed that is ful of sheaues.