Amos 7:13

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

لَكِن لَا تَتَنَبَّأْ ثَانِيَةً فِي بَيْتِ إيلَ لِأنَّ بَيْتَ إيلَ هِيَ مَكَانٌ مُخَصَّصٌ لِلمَلِكِ، وَمَقَرُّ لِلهَيْكَلِ المَلَكِيِّ.»

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, Amos is told not to prophesy anymore at Bethel because it's a special place for the king. The speaker seems to be someone representing the king, warning Amos against his messages.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're in your favorite playground and someone tells you 'no more playing here.' That's like what happened to Amos; he was told not to speak anymore at a special place for the king, kind of like how we have some places where only grown-ups can decide things.

Historical Background

Amos 7:13 is from the book of Amos, written around 750 BCE. Amos was a prophet warning Israel about their sins and the consequences that would come if they didn't change. Bethel was an important religious site for King Jeroboam II.

Living It Out Today

Today, we might think of this verse when someone tries to silence us or stop us from speaking truth in places where powerful people gather. It reminds us that standing up for what’s right can sometimes mean facing opposition from those in authority.

Topics

• prophets
• authority
• resistance
• truth-telling
• oppression
• warning

Related Verses

• 1 Kings 12:28-33
• Jeremiah 29:7
• Matthew 10:16-17
• John 15:20
• Acts 4:13-19

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Bethel special?

Bethel was a significant religious site where people would go to worship, but it had been corrupted by the practices of King Jeroboam II.

Who is speaking in this verse?

It seems likely that someone representing or at the behest of King Jeroboam II is speaking to Amos, trying to silence him.

What does 'chapel' and 'court' mean here?

In this context, these terms indicate a place where religious and governmental decisions were made, emphasizing its importance to the king.

How can we apply this verse today?

We can learn about standing up for what's right even when it means facing opposition from those in power, as Amos did.