King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
The LORD repented for this: It shall not be, saith the LORD.
Complete Jewish Bible:
So ADONAI changed his mind about this. "It won't happen," ADONAI said.
Berean Standard Bible:
So the LORD relented from this plan. “It will not happen,” He said.
American Standard Version:
Jehovah repented concerning this: It shall not be, saith Jehovah.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The LORD{H3068} repented{H5162} for this: It shall not be, saith{H559} the LORD{H3068}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Deuteronomy 32:36
- For the LORD shall judge his people, and repent himself for his servants, when he seeth that [their] power is gone, and [there is] none shut up, or left.
Jonah 3:10
- And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.
Hosea 11:8
- ¶ How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? [how] shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? [how] shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.
Joel 2:14
- Who knoweth [if] he will return and repent, and leave a blessing behind him; [even] a meat offering and a drink offering unto the LORD your God?
Amos 7:6
- The LORD repented for this: This also shall not be, saith the Lord GOD.
Psalms 106:45
- And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his mercies.
Jeremiah 26:19
- Did Hezekiah king of Judah and all Judah put him at all to death? did he not fear the LORD, and besought the LORD, and the LORD repented him of the evil which he had pronounced against them? Thus might we procure great evil against our souls.
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Commentary for Amos 7:3
Amos 7:3 is part of a larger narrative within the book of Amos, which is one of the twelve Minor Prophets in the Hebrew Bible. The verse reads, "The LORD repented for this: 'It shall not be,' saith the LORD" (KJV). This verse is embedded within a vision that the prophet Amos receives from God. In this vision, Amos sees two different destructive events that God is preparing to bring upon Israel. The first is a plague of locusts that will devour the land's crops (Amos 7:1-3), and the second is a judgment by fire (Amos 7:4-6).
In the context of Amos 7:3, the theme of divine judgment and mercy is prominent. The verse reflects a moment of intercession and divine restraint. Amos pleads with God to forgive the people of Israel, acknowledging their frailty and inability to withstand the severity of God's judgment. In response to Amos's plea, God relents, deciding against the calamity that was to come upon Israel. The phrase "The LORD repented" does not imply that God changes His mind in the human sense, but rather that He is merciful and responsive to the prayers and repentance of His people.
The historical context of this verse is the 8th century BCE, during the reign of Jeroboam II in the Northern Kingdom of Israel. This was a time of great prosperity and military success for Israel, but also of significant social injustice and religious apostasy. The wealthy exploited the poor, and the people turned away from God to worship idols. Amos, a shepherd from Tekoa in Judah, was called by God to prophesy against the Northern Kingdom, warning of the impending judgment if they did not turn back to God and correct their unjust ways.
In summary, Amos 7:3 captures a critical moment of divine compassion and the power of prophetic intercession. Despite the people's unfaithfulness, God shows Himself willing to forgive and to stay His hand of judgment in response to the pleas of His prophet. This verse underscores the themes of justice, mercy, and the dynamic relationship between God and His people, which are central to the prophetic message of Amos.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H5162
There are 100 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָחַם
Transliteration: nâcham
Pronunciation: naw-kham'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to sigh, i.e. breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e. (in a favorable sense) to pity, console or (reflexively) rue; or (unfavorably) to avenge (oneself); comfort (self), ease (one's self), repent(-er,-ing, self). - Strong's Number: H559
There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָמַר
Transliteration: ʼâmar
Pronunciation: aw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.