Amos 7:14

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“I was not a prophet,” Amos replied, “nor was I the son of a prophet; rather, I was a herdsman and a tender of sycamore-fig trees.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Then Amos answered Amaziah, “I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet’s son; but I was a herdsman, and a farmer of sycamore figs;
World English Bible (WEB)
Then answered{H6030}{(H8799)} Amos{H5986}, and said{H559}{(H8799)} to Amaziah{H558}, I was no prophet{H5030}, neither was I a prophet's{H5030} son{H1121}; but I was an herdman{H951}, and a gatherer{H1103}{(H8802)} of sycomore fruit{H8256}:
Strong's King James
Then 'Amos testified, and said to Amatzyah, "I am not a prophet, nor am I the son of a prophet, For I am a herdsman, and a nipper of figs."
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And Amos answereth and saith unto Amaziah, ‘I am no prophet, nor a prophet’s son am I, but a herdsman I am, and a cultivator of sycamores,
Young's Literal Translation

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