Amos 1:6

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This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Gaza, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they exiled a whole population, delivering them up to Edom.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Thus says Yahweh: “For three transgressions of Gaza, yes, for four, I will not turn away its punishment; because they carried away captive the whole community, to deliver them up to Edom;

World English Bible (WEB)

Thus saith{H559}{(H8804)} the LORD{H3068}; For three{H7969} transgressions{H6588} of Gaza{H5804}, and for four{H702}, I will not turn away{H7725}{(H8686)} the punishment thereof; because they carried away captive{H1540}{(H8687)} the whole{H8003} captivity{H1546}, to deliver them up{H5462}{(H8687)} to Edom{H123}:

Strong's King James

Here is what יהוה Yahweh says, "For 'Azah's three crimes, and for four, I will not turn it back, For they exiled the exile, handing them over to Edom.

The F.O.G

The F.O.G Paraphrase

Thus said Jehovah: For three transgressions of Gaza, And for four, I do not reverse it, Because of their removing a complete captivity, To deliver up to Edom,

Young's Literal Translation

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