Amos 2:10
New International Version
I brought you up out of Egypt and led you forty years in the wilderness to give you the land of the Amorites.

New Living Translation
It was I who rescued you from Egypt and led you through the desert for forty years, so you could possess the land of the Amorites.

English Standard Version
Also it was I who brought you up out of the land of Egypt and led you forty years in the wilderness, to possess the land of the Amorite.

Berean Standard Bible
And I brought you up from the land of Egypt and led you forty years in the wilderness, that you might take possession of the land of the Amorite.

King James Bible
Also I brought you up from the land of Egypt, and led you forty years through the wilderness, to possess the land of the Amorite.

New King James Version
Also it was I who brought you up from the land of Egypt, And led you forty years through the wilderness, To possess the land of the Amorite.

New American Standard Bible
“And it was I who brought you up from the land of Egypt, And led you in the wilderness for forty years So that you might take possession of the land of the Amorite.

NASB 1995
“It was I who brought you up from the land of Egypt, And I led you in the wilderness forty years That you might take possession of the land of the Amorite.

NASB 1977
“And it was I who brought you up from the land of Egypt, And I led you in the wilderness forty years That you might take possession of the land of the Amorite.

Legacy Standard Bible
And it was I who brought you up from the land of Egypt, And I led you in the wilderness forty years That you might take possession of the land of the Amorite.

Amplified Bible
“Also it was I who brought you up out of the land of Egypt, And I led you forty years through the wilderness That you might possess the land of the Amorite.

Christian Standard Bible
And I brought you from the land of Egypt and led you forty years in the wilderness in order to possess the land of the Amorite.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And I brought you from the land of Egypt and led you 40 years in the wilderness in order to possess the land of the Amorite.

American Standard Version
Also I brought you up out of the land of Egypt, and led you forty years in the wilderness, to possess the land of the Amorite.

Contemporary English Version
I had rescued you from Egypt, and for forty years I had led you through the desert. Then I gave you the land of the Amorites.

English Revised Version
Also I brought you up out of the land of Egypt, and led you forty years in the wilderness, to possess the land of the Amorite.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I brought you out of Egypt. I led you through the desert for 40 years so that you could take possession of the land of the Amorites.

Good News Translation
I brought you out of Egypt, led you through the desert for forty years, and gave you the land of the Amorites to be your own.

International Standard Version
Furthermore, I brought you up from the land of Egypt, leading you in the wilderness for 40 years, to take possession of the land of the Amorites.

Majority Standard Bible
And I brought you up from the land of Egypt and led you forty years in the wilderness, that you might take possession of the land of the Amorite.

NET Bible
I brought you up from the land of Egypt; I led you through the wilderness for forty years so you could take the Amorites' land as your own.

New Heart English Bible
Also I brought you up out of the land of Egypt, and led you forty years in the wilderness, to possess the land of the Amorite.

Webster's Bible Translation
Also I brought you from the land of Egypt, and led you forty years through the wilderness, to possess the land of the Amorite.

World English Bible
Also I brought you up out of the land of Egypt and led you forty years in the wilderness, to possess the land of the Amorite.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And I have brought you up from the land of Egypt, "" And cause you to go in a wilderness forty years, "" To possess the land of the Amorite.

Young's Literal Translation
And I -- I have brought you up from the land of Egypt, And cause you to go in a wilderness forty years, To possess the land of the Amorite.

Smith's Literal Translation
And I brought you up from the land of Egypt, and I will cause you to come into the desert forty years to possess the land of the Amorite.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
It is I that brought you up out of the land of Egypt, and I led you forty years through the wilderness, that you might possess the land of the Amorrhite.

Catholic Public Domain Version
It is I who caused you to ascend from the land of Egypt, and I led you in the wilderness for forty years, so that you might possess the land of the Amorite.

New American Bible
It was I who brought you up from the land of Egypt, and who led you through the desert for forty years, to occupy the land of the Amorites;

New Revised Standard Version
Also I brought you up out of the land of Egypt, and led you forty years in the wilderness, to possess the land of the Amorite.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Also I brought you up from the land of Egypt, and led you forty years through the wilderness, and brought you here to possess the land of the Amorite.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I brought you up from the land of Egypt, and I led you in the wilderness forty years, and I have brought you to this region to inherit the land of the Amorites
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Also I brought you up out of the land of Egypt, And led you forty years in the wilderness, To possess the land of the Amorites.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And I brought you up out of the land of Egypt, and led you about in the desert forty years, that ye should inherit the land of the Amorites.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Judgment on Moab, Judah, and Israel
9Yet it was I who destroyed the Amorite before them, though his height was like that of the cedars, and he was as strong as the oaks. Yet I destroyed his fruit above and his roots below. 10And I brought you up from the land of Egypt and led you forty years in the wilderness, that you might take possession of the land of the Amorite. 11I raised up prophets from your sons and Nazirites from your young men. Is this not true, O children of Israel?” declares the LORD.…

Cross References
Exodus 20:2
“I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.

Deuteronomy 5:6
“I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.

Deuteronomy 6:12
be careful not to forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.

Deuteronomy 8:14
then your heart will become proud, and you will forget the LORD your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.

Deuteronomy 29:5
For forty years I led you in the wilderness, yet your clothes and sandals did not wear out.

Joshua 24:17
For the LORD our God brought us and our fathers out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery, and performed these great signs before our eyes. He also protected us throughout our journey and among all the nations through which we traveled.

Nehemiah 9:9-12
You saw the affliction of our fathers in Egypt; You heard their cry at the Red Sea. / You performed signs and wonders against Pharaoh, all his officials, and all the people of his land, for You knew they had acted with arrogance against our fathers. You made a name for Yourself that endures to this day. / You divided the sea before them, and they crossed through it on dry ground. You hurled their pursuers into the depths like a stone into raging waters. ...

Psalm 81:10
I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth, and I will fill it.

Psalm 136:11-12
and brought Israel out from among them His loving devotion endures forever. / with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. His loving devotion endures forever.

Isaiah 63:11-14
Then His people remembered the days of old, the days of Moses. Where is He who brought them through the sea with the shepherds of His flock? Where is the One who set His Holy Spirit among them, / who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble? ...

Jeremiah 2:6
They did not ask, ‘Where is the LORD who brought us up from the land of Egypt, who led us through the wilderness, through a land of deserts and pits, a land of drought and darkness, a land where no one travels and no one lives?’

Jeremiah 32:21
You brought Your people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and wonders, with a strong hand and an outstretched arm, and with great terror.

Hosea 11:1
When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called My son.

Micah 6:4
For I brought you up from the land of Egypt and redeemed you from the house of slavery. I sent Moses before you, as well as Aaron and Miriam.

Acts 7:36
He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness.


Treasury of Scripture

Also I brought you up from the land of Egypt, and led you forty years through the wilderness, to possess the land of the Amorite.

I bought.

Exodus 12:51
And it came to pass the selfsame day, that the LORD did bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their armies.

Nehemiah 9:8-12
And foundest his heart faithful before thee, and madest a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Jebusites, and the Girgashites, to give it, I say, to his seed, and hast performed thy words; for thou art righteous: …

Psalm 105:42,43
For he remembered his holy promise, and Abraham his servant…

and led.

Numbers 14:34
After the number of the days in which ye searched the land, even forty days, each day for a year, shall ye bear your iniquities, even forty years, and ye shall know my breach of promise.

Deuteronomy 2:7
For the LORD thy God hath blessed thee in all the works of thy hand: he knoweth thy walking through this great wilderness: these forty years the LORD thy God hath been with thee; thou hast lacked nothing.

Deuteronomy 8:2-4
And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no…

to possess.

Numbers 14:31-35
But your little ones, which ye said should be a prey, them will I bring in, and they shall know the land which ye have despised…

Deuteronomy 1:20,21,39
And I said unto you, Ye are come unto the mountain of the Amorites, which the LORD our God doth give unto us…

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Amos 2
1. God's judgments upon Moab,
4. upon Judah,
6. and upon Israel.
9. God complains of their ingratitude.














I brought you up
This phrase signifies God's direct intervention and deliverance. The Hebrew root "עלה" (alah) implies an upward movement, both physically and spiritually. It reflects God's sovereign power in elevating the Israelites from a state of bondage to freedom. Historically, this act of deliverance is foundational to Israel's identity, symbolizing God's faithfulness and the beginning of their covenant relationship.

from the land of Egypt
Egypt, in this context, represents a place of oppression and slavery. The historical and archaeological evidence of Egypt's dominance during the time of the Exodus underscores the miraculous nature of Israel's deliverance. This phrase serves as a reminder of God's ability to rescue His people from seemingly insurmountable circumstances, reinforcing His role as a Redeemer.

and led you forty years
The number forty in the Bible often symbolizes a period of testing, trial, and preparation. The Hebrew word "נחה" (nahah) for "led" suggests guidance and direction. This period in the wilderness was not just a physical journey but a spiritual one, where God shaped and molded His people, teaching them reliance on Him and obedience to His laws.

in the wilderness
The wilderness, or "מדבר" (midbar) in Hebrew, is a place of desolation and barrenness, yet it is also where God provided for Israel's needs and revealed His presence. It represents a time of purification and dependence on God, away from the distractions and influences of other nations. This setting underscores the theme of divine provision and faithfulness.

to possess the land
The Hebrew word "ירש" (yarash) means to inherit or take possession. This phrase highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It signifies not just a physical inheritance but a spiritual one, where the Israelites are called to live as God's chosen people, adhering to His commandments and reflecting His holiness.

of the Amorite
The Amorites were one of the prominent Canaanite tribes inhabiting the Promised Land. Their mention here serves as a reminder of the obstacles and challenges Israel faced in claiming their inheritance. Historically, the Amorites were known for their fortified cities and military strength, yet God assured victory over them, demonstrating His power and the fulfillment of His promises.

(10) Forty years.--The forty years' wandering was a punishment for fickleness and cowardice, but during the incidence of this judgment, of which we have only one or two events recorded in the Book of Numbers, God was disciplining and organising a tribe of restless wanderers into a nation. (Deuteronomy 32:9-13.)

Verse 10. - The deliverance from Egypt and the guidance through the desert, though chronologically first, are mentioned last, as the great and culminating example of the favour and protection of God. First God prepared the land for Israel, and then trained them for possessing it. From the many allusions in this section, we see how familiar Amos and his hearers were with the history and law of the Pentateuch. Led you forty years (Deuteronomy 2:7; Deuteronomy 8:2-4).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And I
וְאָנֹכִ֛י (wə·’ā·nō·ḵî)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 595: I

brought
הֶעֱלֵ֥יתִי (he·‘ĕ·lê·ṯî)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively

you up
אֶתְכֶ֖ם (’eṯ·ḵem)
Direct object marker | second person masculine plural
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

from the land
מֵאֶ֣רֶץ (mê·’e·reṣ)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land

of Egypt
מִצְרָ֑יִם (miṣ·rā·yim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa

and led
וָאוֹלֵ֨ךְ (wā·’ō·w·lêḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

you
אֶתְכֶ֤ם (’eṯ·ḵem)
Direct object marker | second person masculine plural
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

forty
אַרְבָּעִ֣ים (’ar·bā·‘îm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 705: Forty

years
שָׁנָ֔ה (šā·nāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8141: A year

in the wilderness,
בַּמִּדְבָּר֙ (bam·miḏ·bār)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech

that you might take possession
לָרֶ֖שֶׁת (lā·re·šeṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 3423: To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin

of the land
אֶ֥רֶץ (’e·reṣ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land

of the Amorite.
הָאֱמֹרִֽי׃ (hā·’ĕ·mō·rî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 567: Amorites -- perhaps 'mountain dwellers', a Canaanite tribe


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