Amos 2:16
Amos 2:16 in Multiple Translations
Even the bravest of mighty men will flee naked on that day,” declares the LORD.
And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the LORD.
and he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith Jehovah.
And he who is without fear among the fighting men will go in flight without his clothing in that day, says the Lord.
On that day even the bravest of the mighty warriors will run away naked, says the Lord.
And he that is of a mighty courage among the strong men, shall flee away naked in that day, sayth the Lord.
And the courageous of heart among the mighty, Naked doth flee in that day, An affirmation of Jehovah!
He who is courageous among the mighty will flee away naked on that day,” says the LORD.
And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the LORD.
And the stout of heart among the valiant shall flee away naked in that day, saith the Lord.
Even warriors who are very brave will drop their weapons when they try to flee on the day that I get rid of them. That will surely happen because I, Yahweh, have said it.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Amos 2:16
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Amos 2:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וְ/אַמִּ֥יץ
לִבּ֖/וֹ
בַּ/גִּבּוֹרִ֑ים
עָר֛וֹם
יָנ֥וּס
בַּ/יּוֹם
הַ/ה֖וּא
נְאֻם
יְהוָֽה
וְ/אַמִּ֥יץ
ʼammîyts
H533
strong
Conj | Adj
לִבּ֖/וֹ
lêb
H3820
heart
N-ms | Suff
בַּ/גִּבּוֹרִ֑ים
gibbôwr
H1368
mighty man
Prep | Adj
עָר֛וֹם
ʻârôwm
H6174
naked
Adj
יָנ֥וּס
nûwç
H5127
to flee
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
בַּ/יּוֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
הַ/ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Art | Pron
נְאֻם
nᵉʼum
H5002
utterance
N-ms
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Amos 2:16
וְ/אַמִּ֥יץ
ʼammîyts
H533
"strong"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for strong or mighty, used to describe courageous people like King David. It appears in 1 Samuel 31:12, where the men of Jabesh-gilead show strength in rescuing Saul's body. This word emphasizes bravery and power.
Definition: strong, mighty
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: courageous, mighty, strong (one). See also: 2 Samuel 15:12; Isaiah 28:2; Isaiah 40:26.
לִבּ֖/וֹ
lêb
H3820
"heart"
N-ms | Suff
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
בַּ/גִּבּוֹרִ֑ים
gibbôwr
H1368
"mighty man"
Prep | Adj
This word describes a strong or mighty man, like a warrior or champion, as seen in 1 Samuel 17:51 where David defeats Goliath. It can also imply a brave or valiant person.
Definition: adj 1) strong, mighty n m 2) strong man, brave man, mighty man
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: champion, chief, [idiom] excel, giant, man, mighty (man, one), strong (man), valiant man. See also: Genesis 6:4; 2 Chronicles 17:16; Psalms 19:6.
עָר֛וֹם
ʻârôwm
H6174
"naked"
Adj
The Hebrew word for being naked, either partly or fully without clothes. It appears in Genesis 2:25 and Exodus 32:25, often symbolizing innocence or shame. This concept is also mentioned in 2 Samuel 10:4.
Definition: naked, bare
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: naked. See also: Genesis 2:25; Ecclesiastes 5:14; Isaiah 20:2.
יָנ֥וּס
nûwç
H5127
"to flee"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To flee means to quickly leave a place, like escaping from danger, as seen in the Bible when David fled from King Saul. It can also mean to disappear or vanish. In the book of Psalms, it describes God delivering his people from harm.
Definition: 1) to flee, escape 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to flee 1a2) to escape 1a3) to take flight, m depart, disappear 1a4) to fly (to the attack) on horseback 1b) (Polel) to drive at 1c) (Hithpolel) to take flight 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to put to flight 1d2) to drive hastily 1d3) to cause to disappear, hide Aramaic equivalent: nud (נוּד "to flee" H5111)
Usage: Occurs in 143 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abate, away, be displayed, (make to) flee (away, -ing), put to flight, [idiom] hide, lift up a standard. See also: Genesis 14:10; 2 Samuel 17:2; Psalms 60:6.
בַּ/יּוֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
הַ/ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Art | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
נְאֻם
nᵉʼum
H5002
"utterance"
N-ms
This word refers to an utterance or declaration from God, often through a prophet. It is used in the Bible to describe a revelation or message from God, like in Exodus or Numbers.
Definition: 1) (Qal) utterance, declaration (of prophet) 1a) utterance, declaration, revelation (of prophet in ecstatic state) 1b) utterance, declaration (elsewhere always preceding divine name)
Usage: Occurs in 358 OT verses. KJV: (hath) said, saith. See also: Genesis 22:16; Jeremiah 22:16; Psalms 36:2.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Amos 2:16
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- Context
- Cross References
- Amos 2:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Amos 2:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Amos 2:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Amos 2:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Amos 2:16
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Amos 2:16
- Cambridge Bible on Amos 2:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Amos 2:16
- Sermons on Amos 2:16
Context — Judgment on Moab, Judah, and Israel
14Escape will fail the swift, the strong will not prevail by his strength, and the mighty will not save his life.
15The archer will not stand his ground, the fleet of foot will not escape, and the horseman will not save his life.
16Even the bravest of mighty men will flee naked on that day,” declares the LORD.
Cross References
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| 1 | Mark 14:52 | but he pulled free of the linen cloth and ran away naked. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 48:41 | Kirioth has been taken, and the strongholds seized. In that day the heart of Moab’s warriors will be like the heart of a woman in labor. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 7:8–20 | When the lepers reached the edge of the camp, they went into a tent to eat and drink. Then they carried off the silver, gold, and clothing, and went and hid them. On returning, they entered another tent, carried off some items from there, and hid them. Finally, they said to one another, “We are not doing what is right. Today is a day of good news. If we are silent and wait until morning light, our sin will overtake us. Now, therefore, let us go and tell the king’s household.” So they went and called out to the gatekeepers of the city, saying, “We went to the Aramean camp and no one was there—not a trace—only tethered horses and donkeys, and the tents were intact.” The gatekeepers shouted the news, and it was reported to the king’s household. So the king got up in the night and said to his servants, “Let me tell you what the Arameans have done to us. They know we are starving, so they have left the camp to hide in the field, thinking, ‘When they come out of the city, we will take them alive and enter the city.’” But one of his servants replied, “Please, have scouts take five of the horses that remain in the city. Their plight will be no worse than all the Israelites who are left here. You can see that all the Israelites here are doomed. So let us send them and find out.” Then the scouts took two chariots with horses, and the king sent them after the Aramean army, saying, “Go and see.” And they tracked them as far as the Jordan, and indeed, the whole way was littered with the clothing and equipment the Arameans had thrown off in haste. So the scouts returned and told the king. Then the people went out and plundered the camp of the Arameans. It was then that a seah of fine flour sold for a shekel, and two seahs of barley sold for a shekel, according to the word of the LORD. Now the king had appointed the officer on whose arm he leaned to be in charge of the gate, but the people trampled him in the gateway, and he died, just as the man of God had foretold when the king had come to him. It happened just as the man of God had told the king: “About this time tomorrow at the gate of Samaria, two seahs of barley will sell for a shekel, and a seah of fine flour will sell for a shekel.” And the officer had answered the man of God, “Look, even if the LORD were to make windows in heaven, could this really happen?” So Elisha had replied, “You will see it with your own eyes, but you will not eat any of it!” And that is just what happened to him. The people trampled him in the gateway, and he died. |
| 4 | Judges 4:17 | Meanwhile, Sisera had fled on foot to the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, because there was peace between Jabin king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite. |
Amos 2:16 Summary
[Amos 2:16 tells us that even the strongest and bravest people will run away in fear when God's judgment comes, because they will realize that their own strength is not enough to save them (as seen in Psalm 20:7-8). This verse reminds us that we need to trust in God's power and mercy, rather than our own abilities, and that true strength comes from Him alone (Proverbs 3:5-6). Just like the warriors in Amos 2:16, we may feel strong and confident, but when faced with God's judgment, we will be completely helpless and vulnerable, and will need to rely on His forgiveness and love (Romans 3:23-24).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'flee naked' in Amos 2:16?
Fleeing naked is a metaphor for being completely helpless and vulnerable, with no strength or resources to rely on, much like Adam and Eve in Genesis 3:10 when they tried to hide from God after disobeying Him.
Why will even the bravest warriors flee on this day?
According to Amos 2:16, even the bravest of mighty men will flee because they will realize that their strength is no match for God's judgment, as proclaimed in Jeremiah 32:27, where God says, 'I am the LORD, the God of all flesh; is anything too difficult for Me?'
What is the significance of the phrase 'declares the LORD' in Amos 2:16?
The phrase 'declares the LORD' emphasizes that the prophecy is a direct declaration from God Himself, underscoring its authority and certainty, much like Isaiah 45:19, where God says, 'I have not spoken in secret, from a place in a land of darkness; I did not say to the descendants of Jacob, “Seek Me in vain”'
How does Amos 2:16 relate to our lives today?
Amos 2:16 reminds us that our strength and abilities are ultimately insufficient to save us from God's judgment, and that we must rely on His mercy and forgiveness, as expressed in Proverbs 28:13, which says, 'He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion'
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am relying on my own strength rather than God's?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of humility and recognition of my own limitations, as seen in Amos 2:16?
- What does it mean for me to 'flee naked' in my own spiritual journey, and how can I surrender my pride and self-reliance to God?
- In what ways can I apply the lesson of Amos 2:16 to my relationships and interactions with others, recognizing that true strength comes from God alone?
Gill's Exposition on Amos 2:16
And [he that is] courageous among the mighty,.... Or "strong in his heart" (b); one that is of a great heart, famous for courage and bravery, that excels in it among the mighty; the most valiant
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Amos 2:16
And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the LORD. And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the LORD.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Amos 2:16
This verse is not a bare repetition of what he had said before, to confirm it, but he doth foretell an inevitable ruin to those who were the most likely to escape, and a most shameful manner of flight. Courageous among the mighty; a description of the most famous warriors amongst Israel, such as were known for valour among the mighty and valiant ones, like David’ s worthies, such as had the heart of a lion. Shall flee away naked; either without his clothes and furniture, or without his weapons and arms, which were cast away to expedite his flight. In that day; when God will by the Assyrians, under the conduct of Tiglath-pileser first, and finally under the conduct of Shalmaneser, straiten these sinners. and besiege them in their cities. Saith the Lord; all confirmed under the seal of Heaven.
Trapp's Commentary on Amos 2:16
Amos 2:16 And [he that is] courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the LORD.Ver. 16. And he that is courageous] Heb. strong of his heart, a Coeur de Lion, as one of our kings was called, Egregie cordatus homo, one of a Roman resolution to vanquish, or die; they were wont to say of cowards in Rome, that there was nothing Roman in them. But let man be as bold as Brutus, whom one pronounced Romanorum ultimum, the last of the Romans, as if after Rome had brought forth no courageous man and worthy of herself. Let him be "courageous among the mighty," such as were those lion-like chieftains among David’ s worthies, Scanderbeg, Zisca, Huniades who was in that unhappy battle at Varna (by a just hand of God upon him for joining with that perjured Popish King Ladislaus) beaten out of the field. And forced to flee away naked in that day] Escaped narrowly with his life; as he did also another time, when after a slaughter of 34,000 Turks, he was compelled to save himseff by flight; and all alone by uncouth ways to travel three days and nights, without meat or drink; and afterwards, being on foot and disarmed, which is here meant by naked, he fell into the hands of two notable thieves, who despoiled him of his apparel, and on the next day he lit upon a shepherd of whom he for God’ s sake craved something to eat, and obtained bread and water and a few onions, as the Turkish history hath it.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Amos 2:16
Verse 16. Shall flee away naked] In some cases the alarm shall be in the night; and even the most heroic shall start from his bed, and through terror not wait to put on his clothes.
Cambridge Bible on Amos 2:16
16. courageous] lit. strong (cognate with strengthen, Amos 2:14) of his heart: cf. Psalms 27:14; Psalms 31:24 (“Be firm; and let thy (your) heart shew strength,” i.e. let it take courage). Mighty, as Amos 2:14. naked] having thrown off everything, whether weapon, or armour, or article of dress, which might encumber him in his flight.
Whedon's Commentary on Amos 2:16
13-16. The punishment. Righteous retribution will overtake the sinful nation.
Sermons on Amos 2:16
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Led Into Abundance by Teresa Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of four lepers men who were facing death and had little faith. Despite their doubts, they felt led by God to move forward. As they |
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The Devil in Your Tent by Carter Conlon | This sermon is a powerful call to all women in the church to rise up and fight the spiritual battles of this time, drawing inspiration from the stories of Deborah and Jael in the b |
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Choosing to Obey! by David Daniel | In this sermon, the pastor begins by sharing a personal story about a horseback riding trip with Pastor Dave and Rose Whittington. He emphasizes the importance of obedience and the |