Amos 5

Amos 5
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Book of Amos (1:1-5:21) in Latin in Codex Gigas, made around 13th century.
Book	Book of Amos
Bible part	Old Testament
Order in the Bible part	30
Category	Nevi'im

Amos 5 is the fifth chapter of the Book of Amos in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. This book contains the prophecies spoken by the prophet Amos, including a lamentation for Israel, Amos 5:1-3; an exhortation to repentance, Amos 5:4-20; God's rejection to their hypocritical service, Amos 5:21-27. It is a part of the Book of the Twelve Minor Prophets.

Some most ancient manuscripts containing this chapter in Hebrew language:

Ancient translations in Koine Greek:

NKJV groups this chapter into:

American Standard Version

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. cited this verse in his memorable "I Have a Dream" speech (August 28, 1963 in Washington, D.C.).

Masoretic text:

Transliteration:

This verse plays an important role in the Damascus Document, an important Essene text from among the Dead Sea Scrolls.