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The swiftest runners won’t be fast enough to escape. Even those riding horses won’t be able to save themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/amos/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />he who handles the bow shall not stand, and he who is swift of foot shall not save himself, nor shall he who rides the horse save his life;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/amos/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The archer will not stand his ground, the fleet of foot will not escape, and the horseman will not save his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/amos/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and <i>he that is</i> swift of foot shall not deliver <i>himself</i>: neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/amos/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He shall not stand who handles the bow, The swift of foot shall not escape, Nor shall he who rides a horse deliver himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/amos/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“The one who grasps the bow will not stand <i>his ground,</i> The swift of foot will not escape, Nor will the one who rides the horse save his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/amos/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220He who grasps the bow will not stand his ground, The swift of foot will not escape, Nor will he who rides the horse save his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/amos/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“He who grasps the bow will not stand <i>his ground</i>, The swift of foot will not escape, Nor will he who rides the horse save his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/amos/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He who grasps the bow will not stand <i>his ground</i>, The swift of foot will not escape, Nor will he who rides the horse make his life escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/amos/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“He who handles the bow will not stand <i>his ground,</i> The one who is swift of foot will not escape, Nor will he who rides the horse save his life [from the invading army].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/amos/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The archer will not stand his ground, the one who is swift of foot will not save himself, and the one riding a horse will not save his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/amos/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The archer will not stand his ground, the one who is swift of foot will not save himself, and the one riding a horse will not save his life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/amos/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself; neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/amos/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Even if you are an expert with a bow and arrow, you will retreat. And you won't get away alive, not even if you run fast or ride a horse. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/amos/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself: neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/amos/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Archers will not stand their ground. Fast runners will not be able to escape. Horsemen will not be able to save themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/amos/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Archers will not stand their ground, fast runners will not get away, and men on horses will not escape with their lives. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/amos/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The skilled archer will not be able to stand, the swift runner will not survive, and the mounted rider will not preserve his own life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/amos/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The archer will not stand his ground, the fleet of foot will not escape, and the horseman will not save his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/amos/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Archers will not hold their ground; fast runners will not save their lives, nor will those who ride horses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/amos/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />neither shall he stand who handles the bow; and he who is swift of foot won't escape; neither shall he who rides the horse deliver himself;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/amos/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself: neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/amos/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He who handles the bow won’t stand. He who is swift of foot won’t escape. He who rides the horse won’t deliver himself. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/amos/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the handler of the bow does not stand, "" And the swift does not deliver [himself] with his feet, "" And the rider of the horse does not deliver his soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/amos/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the handler of the bow standeth not, And the swift with his feet delivereth not himself, And the rider of the horse delivereth not his soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/amos/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he holding the bow shall not stand; and the swift with his feet shall not escape: and he riding the horse shall not save his soul.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/amos/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he that holdeth the bow shall not stand, and the swift of foot shall not escape, neither shall the rider of the horse save his life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/amos/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And one holding the bow will not stand firm, and the swift of foot will not be saved, and the rider on the horse will not save his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/amos/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />nor shall the archer stand his ground; The swift of foot shall not escape, nor shall the horseman save his life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/amos/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />those who handle the bow shall not stand, and those who are swift of foot shall not save themselves, nor shall those who ride horses save their lives;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/amos/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he that handles the bow shall not stand; and he who is a fast runner shall not deliver himself; neither shall he who rides the horse deliver himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/amos/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the archer shall not stand and he that is fast in his running shall not be delivered, and the horseman shall not deliver himself<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/amos/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; And he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself; Neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/amos/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and the archer shall not withstand, and he that is swift of foot shall in no wise escape; and the horseman shall not save his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/amos/2-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/u4uh7eMswjw?start=351" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/amos/2.htm">Judgment on Moab, Judah, and Israel</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>Escape will fail the swift, the strong will not prevail by his strength, and the mighty will not save his life. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8610.htm" title="8610: wə·ṯō·p̄êś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc) -- A primitive root; to manipulate, i.e. Seize; chiefly to capture, wield, specifically, to overlay; figuratively, to use unwarrantably.">The archer</a> <a href="/hebrew/7198.htm" title="7198: haq·qe·šeṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- A bow. From qashah in the original sense of bending: a bow, for shooting or the iris."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ya·‘ă·mōḏ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">stand his ground,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7031.htm" title="7031: wə·qal (Conj-w:: Adj-ms) -- Light, swift, fleet. Contracted from qalal; light; rapid.">the fleet</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: bə·raḡ·lāw (Prep-b:: N-fdc:: 3ms) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">of foot</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/4422.htm" title="4422: yə·mal·lêṭ (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to be smooth, i.e. to escape; causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth young, emit sparks.">escape,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7392.htm" title="7392: wə·rō·ḵêḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc) -- To mount and ride, ride. A primitive root; to ride; causatively, to place upon, to despatch.">and the horseman</a> <a href="/hebrew/5483.htm" title="5483: has·sūs (Art:: N-ms) -- A swallow, swift (type of bird). Or cuc; from an unused root meaning to skip; a horse; also a swallow."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/4422.htm" title="4422: yə·mal·lêṭ (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to be smooth, i.e. to escape; causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth young, emit sparks.">save</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">his life.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>Even the bravest of mighty men will flee naked on that day,” declares the LORD.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/31-3.htm">Isaiah 31:3</a></span><br />But the Egyptians are men, not God; their horses are flesh, not spirit. When the LORD stretches out His hand, the helper will stumble, and the one he helps will fall; both will perish together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/46-6.htm">Jeremiah 46:6</a></span><br />“The swift cannot flee, and the warrior cannot escape! In the north by the River Euphrates they stumble and fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-16.htm">Psalm 33:16-17</a></span><br />No king is saved by his vast army; no warrior is delivered by his great strength. / A horse is a vain hope for salvation; even its great strength cannot save.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-16.htm">Isaiah 30:16</a></span><br />“No,” you say, “we will flee on horses.” Therefore you will flee! “We will ride swift horses,” but your pursuers will be faster.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/50-9.htm">Jeremiah 50:9</a></span><br />For behold, I stir up and bring against Babylon an assembly of great nations from the land of the north. They will line up against her; from the north she will be captured. Their arrows will be like skilled warriors who do not return empty-handed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">1 Samuel 17:47</a></span><br />And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/1-7.htm">Hosea 1:7</a></span><br />Yet I will have compassion on the house of Judah, and I will save them—not by bow or sword or war, not by horses and cavalry, but by the LORD their God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6</a></span><br />So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7</a></span><br />Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-22.htm">Isaiah 2:22</a></span><br />Put no more trust in man, who has only the breath in his nostrils. Of what account is he?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-8.htm">2 Chronicles 32:8</a></span><br />With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-31.htm">Proverbs 21:31</a></span><br />A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/31-1.htm">Isaiah 31:1</a></span><br />Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">2 Corinthians 10:4</a></span><br />The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Neither shall he stand that handles the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself: neither shall he that rides the horse deliver himself.</p><p class="hdg">neither.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/33-16.htm">Psalm 33:16,17</a></b></br> There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength… </p><p class="hdg">himself.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/51-3.htm">Archer</a> <a href="/hosea/7-16.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-29.htm">Bowman</a> <a href="/amos/2-14.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/amos/2-14.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/hosea/4-5.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-18.htm">Fleet-Footed</a> <a href="/hosea/12-3.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-19.htm">Grasps</a> <a href="/joel/1-10.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-16.htm">Handles</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-16.htm">Handleth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-20.htm">Horse</a> <a href="/amos/2-14.htm">Life</a> <a href="/amos/2-14.htm">Quick-Footed</a> <a href="/hosea/10-11.htm">Rider</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-22.htm">Rides</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-22.htm">Rideth</a> <a href="/hosea/2-18.htm">Safely</a> <a href="/amos/2-14.htm">Save</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-2.htm">Soldier</a> <a href="/amos/2-14.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/hosea/10-9.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/daniel/12-1.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/amos/2-14.htm">Swift</a> <a href="/amos/2-14.htm">Won't</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/21-20.htm">Archer</a> <a href="/micah/5-13.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/genesis/10-9.htm">Bowman</a> <a href="/amos/6-8.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/amos/9-1.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/amos/5-2.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-18.htm">Fleet-Footed</a> <a href="/micah/7-10.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-41.htm">Grasps</a> <a href="/amos/3-5.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm">Handles</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-20.htm">Handleth</a> <a href="/micah/1-13.htm">Horse</a> <a href="/amos/8-14.htm">Life</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-18.htm">Quick-Footed</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-4.htm">Rider</a> <a href="/leviticus/15-9.htm">Rides</a> <a href="/leviticus/15-9.htm">Rideth</a> <a href="/micah/6-14.htm">Safely</a> <a href="/jonah/4-6.htm">Save</a> <a href="/mark/6-27.htm">Soldier</a> <a href="/jonah/2-5.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/amos/5-21.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-6.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/micah/1-13.htm">Swift</a> <a href="/amos/5-20.htm">Won't</a><div class="vheading2">Amos 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/amos/2-1.htm">God's judgments upon Moab,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/amos/2-4.htm">upon Judah,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/amos/2-6.htm">and upon Israel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/amos/2-9.htm">God complains of their ingratitude.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/amos/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/amos/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/amos/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The archer will not stand his ground</b><br>In ancient warfare, archers were crucial for their ability to attack from a distance, often providing the first line of offense or defense. The phrase suggests a complete breakdown of military strength and strategy. In the context of Amos, this reflects God's judgment on Israel and surrounding nations for their sins. The inability of the archer to stand his ground symbolizes the futility of relying on human strength and skill when facing divine judgment. This echoes the broader biblical theme that true security comes from God alone, as seen in Psalms 20:7, "Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God."<p><b>the fleet of foot will not escape</b><br>Speed and agility were highly valued in ancient combat, often determining the outcome of battles. The phrase indicates that even those who are swift and skilled in evasion will not be able to avoid the impending judgment. This serves as a reminder of the inescapability of God's justice. Historically, the Israelites would have understood this as a direct challenge to their confidence in their own abilities and alliances. Theologically, it underscores the omnipresence and omnipotence of God, who sees all and from whom nothing can be hidden, as reflected in <a href="/psalms/139-7.htm">Psalm 139:7-10</a>.<p><b>and the horseman will not save his life</b><br>Horses were symbols of power and prestige in the ancient Near East, often associated with military might and the ability to conquer. The horseman's inability to save his life signifies the ultimate failure of human power and resources in the face of divine intervention. This aligns with the biblical narrative that emphasizes reliance on God rather than on human strength or military prowess, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/31.htm">Isaiah 31:1</a>, "Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the multitude of their chariots and in the great strength of their horsemen, but do not look to the Holy One of Israel, or seek help from the LORD." This also foreshadows the ultimate deliverance through Jesus Christ, who offers salvation not through earthly power but through spiritual redemption.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/amos.htm">Amos</a></b><br>A prophet from the southern kingdom of Judah, Amos was called by God to deliver messages of judgment to the northern kingdom of Israel. His prophecies often focused on social justice and the consequences of Israel's disobedience.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The northern kingdom, which had turned away from God, engaging in idolatry and social injustices. Amos's message was directed towards their impending judgment due to their sins.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/archers,_fleet_of_foot,_horsemen.htm">Archers, Fleet of Foot, Horsemen</a></b><br>These represent the military strength and confidence of Israel. Despite their skills and speed, they would be unable to escape God's judgment.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/judgment.htm">Judgment</a></b><br>The central theme of Amos's prophecy, emphasizing that no human strength or strategy can avert the divine judgment that comes as a result of persistent sin.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The overarching event in Amos is the demonstration of God's control over nations and His righteous judgment against sin.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/reliance_on_god_over_human_strength.htm">Reliance on God Over Human Strength</a></b><br>Human abilities and resources, no matter how impressive, are insufficient in the face of divine judgment. Believers are called to place their trust in God rather than in their own strength or strategies.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_inevitability_of_divine_judgment.htm">The Inevitability of Divine Judgment</a></b><br>God's judgment is certain and cannot be evaded by human means. This serves as a call to repentance and a reminder of the seriousness of sin.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_humility.htm">The Call to Humility</a></b><br>Recognizing our limitations should lead us to humility and dependence on God. We are reminded to seek His guidance and strength in all aspects of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>Amos's message underscores the importance of living in obedience to God's commands. Disobedience leads to consequences, and thus, a life aligned with God's will is essential.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_amos_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Amos 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_''voice_of_the_archangel''_mean.htm">What does it mean to hate evil and love good?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_judgment.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on judgment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_amos_7_11_conflict_with_jeroboam's_end.htm">Amos 7:11 - The text predicts Jeroboam's death by the sword; does this claim conflict with other biblical or extra-biblical accounts regarding Jeroboam's end?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/am_i_seeking_more_in_life.htm">What does the Bible say about Damascus?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/amos/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) Is omitted in some of Kennicott's and De Rossi's MSS., but without authority.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/amos/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Stand</span> (<a href="/jeremiah/46-21.htm">Jeremiah 46:21</a>; <a href="/nahum/2-8.htm">Nahum 2:8</a>). The skilled archer shall not stand firm. <span class="cmt_word">That handleth the bow</span> (<a href="/jeremiah/46-9.htm">Jeremiah 46:9</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/amos/2-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The archer</span><br /><span class="heb">וְתֹפֵ֤שׂ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯō·p̄êś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8610.htm">Strong's 8610: </a> </span><span class="str2">To manipulate, seize, chiefly to capture, wield, to overlay, to use unwarrantably</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stand his ground,</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעֲמֹ֔ד</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·mōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the fleet</span><br /><span class="heb">וְקַ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·qal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7031.htm">Strong's 7031: </a> </span><span class="str2">Light, swift, fleet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of foot</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּרַגְלָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(bə·raḡ·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foot, a step, the pudenda</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">escape,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְמַלֵּ֑ט</span> <span class="translit">(yə·mal·lêṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4422.htm">Strong's 4422: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be smooth, to escape, to release, rescue, to bring forth young, emit sparks</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the horseman</span><br /><span class="heb">וְרֹכֵ֣ב</span> <span class="translit">(wə·rō·ḵêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7392.htm">Strong's 7392: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ride, to place upon, to despatch</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">save</span><br /><span class="heb">יְמַלֵּ֖ט</span> <span class="translit">(yə·mal·lêṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4422.htm">Strong's 4422: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be smooth, to escape, to release, rescue, to bring forth young, emit sparks</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his life.</span><br /><span class="heb">נַפְשֽׁוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·šōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/amos/2-15.htm">Amos 2:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/amos/2-15.htm">Amos 2:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/amos/2-15.htm">Amos 2:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/amos/2-15.htm">Amos 2:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/amos/2-15.htm">Amos 2:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/amos/2-15.htm">Amos 2:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/amos/2-15.htm">Amos 2:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/amos/2-15.htm">Amos 2:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/amos/2-15.htm">Amos 2:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/amos/2-15.htm">Amos 2:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/amos/2-15.htm">OT Prophets: Amos 2:15 Neither shall he stand who handles (Amo. 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