Amos 6:13 — You who [self-confidently] rejoice in Lo-debar (Nothing),
Who say, “Have we not… — AMP | maBible
Read Amos 6:13 (Amplified Bible) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Amos 6.13, Amos 6v13, Am. 6:13. You who [self-confidently] rejoice in Lo-debar (Nothing),
Who say, “Have we not by our own strength taken Karnaim (Strength) for ourselves?”
Other reference formats: Amos 6.13, Amos 6v13, Am. 6:13.
13 You who [self-confidently] rejoice in Lo-debar (Nothing),
Who say, “Have we not by our own strength taken Karnaim (Strength) for ourselves?”
Notes and references
Lit a thing of nothing. Lo-debar and Karnaim apparently were Aramean sites that had been captured by Israel. Amos uses the meanings of these names in a play on words to rebuke Israel.
Lit a pair of horns. The horns of animals were regarded as symbols of power. Amos condemns Israel for claiming that their victories were achieved without God’s help.