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◄ Amos 5:18►

New International Version
Woe to you who long for the day of the LORD! Why do you long for the day of the LORD? That day will be darkness, not light.

New Living Translation
What sorrow awaits you who say, “If only the day of the LORD were here!” You have no idea what you are wishing for. That day will bring darkness, not light.

English Standard Version
Woe to you who desire the day of the LORD! Why would you have the day of the LORD? It is darkness, and not light,

Berean Standard Bible
Woe to you who long for the Day of the LORD! What will the Day of the LORD be for you? It will be darkness and not light.

King James Bible
Woe unto you that desire the day of the LORD! to what endis it for you? the day of the LORDis darkness, and not light.

New King James Version
Woe to you who desire the day of the LORD! For what goodis the day of the LORD to you? Itwill be darkness, and not light.

New American Standard Bible
Woeto you who are longing for the day of the LORD, For what purposewill the day of the LORDbe to you? Itwill be darkness and not light;

NASB 1995
Alas, you who are longing for the day of the LORD, For what purpose will the day of the LORD be to you? It will be darkness and not light;

NASB 1977
Alas, you who are longing for the day of the LORD, For what purposewill the day of the LORDbe to you? Itwill be darkness and not light;

Legacy Standard Bible
Woe, you who are longing for the day of Yahweh, For what purposewill the day of Yahwehbe to you? Itwill be darkness and not light;

Amplified Bible
Woe (judgment is coming) to you who desire the day of the LORD [expecting rescue from the Gentiles]! Why would you want the day of the LORD? It is darkness (judgment) and not light [and rescue and prosperity];

Christian Standard Bible
Woe to you who long for the day of the LORD! What will the day of the LORD be for you? It will be darkness and not light.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Woe to you who long for the Day of the LORD! What will the Day of the LORD be for you? It will be darkness and not light.

American Standard Version
Woe unto you that desire the day of Jehovah! Wherefore would ye have the day of Jehovah? It is darkness, and not light.

Contemporary English Version
You look forward to the day when the LORD comes to judge. But you are in for trouble! It won't be a time of sunshine; all will be darkness.

English Revised Version
Woe unto you that desire the day of the LORD! wherefore would ye have the day of the LORD? it is darkness, and not light.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
How horrible it will be for those who long for the day of the LORD! Why do you long for that day? The day of the LORD is one of darkness and not light.

Good News Translation
How terrible it will be for you who long for the day of the LORD! What good will that day do you? For you it will be a day of darkness and not of light.

International Standard Version
"Woe to those who are craving the Day of the LORD! How is it to your benefit, this Day of the LORD? It's a day of darkness to you, and not light.

NET Bible
Woe to those who wish for the day of the LORD! Why do you want the LORD's day of judgment to come? It will bring darkness, not light.

New Heart English Bible
"Woe to you who desire the day of the LORD. Why do you long for the day of the LORD? It is darkness, and not light.

Webster's Bible Translation
Woe to you that desire the day of the LORD! to what end is it for you? the day of the LORD is darkness, and not light.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Woe to you who long for the Day of the LORD! What will the Day of the LORD be for you? It will be darkness and not light.

World English Bible
“Woe to you who desire the day of Yahweh! Why do you long for the day of Yahweh? It is darkness, and not light.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
Behold, you who are desiring the Day of YHWH, "" Why [is] this to you—the Day of YHWH? It is darkness, and not light,

Young's Literal Translation
Ho, ye who are desiring the day of Jehovah, Why is this to you -- the day of Jehovah? It is darkness, and not light,

Smith's Literal Translation
Wo! to you longing for the day of Jehovah; for what this to you? The day of Jehovah this is darkness and not light.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Woe to them that desire the day of the Lord: to what end is it for you? the day of the Lord is darkness, and not light.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Woe to those who desire the day of the Lord. What is it to you? The day of the Lord is this: darkness and not light.

New American Bible
Woe to those who yearn for the day of the LORD! What will the day of the LORD mean for you? It will be darkness, not light!

New Revised Standard Version
Alas for you who desire the day of the LORD! Why do you want the day of the LORD? It is darkness, not light;

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Woe to you who desire the day of the LORD! to what end is it for you? The day of the LORD? For it is a day of darkness and not light.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Woe to those who desire the day of LORD JEHOVAH! Why was the day of LORD JEHOVAH for you? It is of darkness and not light

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
Woe unto you that desire the day of the LORD! Wherefore would ye have the day of the LORD? It is darkness, and not light.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Woe to you that desire the day of the Lord! what is this day of the Lord to you? whereas it is darkness, and not light.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Day of the LORD
…17There will be wailing in all the vineyards, for I will pass through your midst,” says the LORD.18Woe to you who long for the Day of the LORD!What will the Day of the LORD be for you?It will be darkness and not light.19It will be like a man who flees from a lion, only to encounter a bear, or who enters his house and rests his hand against the wall, only to be bitten by a snake.…

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Cross References

Joel 2:1-2
Blow the ram’s horn in Zion; sound the alarm on My holy mountain! Let all who dwell in the land tremble, for the Day of the LORD is coming; indeed, it is near— / a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness. Like the dawn overspreading the mountains a great and strong army appears, such as never was of old, nor will ever be in ages to come.

Zephaniah 1:14-15
The great Day of the LORD is near—near and coming quickly. Listen, the Day of the LORD! Then the cry of the mighty will be bitter. / That day will be a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of destruction and desolation, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness,

Isaiah 13:6-9
Wail, for the Day of the LORD is near; it will come as destruction from the Almighty. / Therefore all hands will fall limp, and every man’s heart will melt. / Terror, pain, and anguish will seize them; they will writhe like a woman in labor. They will look at one another, their faces flushed with fear. ...

Malachi 4:5
Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD.

Jeremiah 46:10
For that day belongs to the Lord GOD of Hosts, a day of vengeance against His foes. The sword will devour until it is satisfied, until it is quenched with their blood. For the Lord GOD of Hosts will hold a sacrifice in the land of the north by the River Euphrates.

Ezekiel 30:3
For the day is near, the Day of the LORD is near. It will be a day of clouds, a time of doom for the nations.

Obadiah 1:15
For the Day of the LORD is near for all the nations. As you have done, it will be done to you; your recompense will return upon your own head.

Isaiah 2:12
For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—

Zechariah 14:1
Behold, a day of the LORD is coming when your plunder will be divided in your presence.

Isaiah 34:8
For the LORD has a day of vengeance, a year of recompense for the cause of Zion.

1 Thessalonians 5:2-3
For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. / While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

2 Peter 3:10
But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare.

Matthew 24:29-30
Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’ / At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

Revelation 6:17
For the great day of Their wrath has come, and who is able to withstand it?”

Luke 21:34-35
But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare. / For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of all the earth.

Treasury of Scripture

Woe to you that desire the day of the LORD! to what end is it for you? the day of the LORD is darkness, and not light.

desire.

Isaiah 5:19
That say, Let him make speed,and hasten his work, that we may seeit: and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw nigh and come, that we may knowit!

Isaiah 28:15-22
Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us: for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves: …

Jeremiah 17:15
Behold, they say unto me, Whereis the word of the LORD? let it come now.

the day of the Lord is.

Isaiah 5:30
And in that day they shall roar against them like the roaring of the sea: and ifone look unto the land, behold darknessand sorrow, and the light is darkened in the heavens thereof.

Isaiah 9:19
Through the wrath of the LORD of hosts is the land darkened, and the people shall be as the fuel of the fire: no man shall spare his brother.

Isaiah 24:11,12
There is a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone…

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Amos 5

1.A lamentation for Israel.
4.An exhortation to repentance.
21.God rejects their hypocritical service.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

Woe to you who long for the Day of the LORD!
This phrase serves as a warning to those who eagerly anticipate the Day of the LORD, a term often associated with divine judgment and the establishment of God's kingdom. In the context of Amos, the Israelites believed this day would bring victory and vindication for them. However, Amos challenges this assumption, suggesting that their understanding is misguided. The term "woe" is a prophetic lament, indicating impending doom or disaster. This reflects the broader biblical theme where the Day of the LORD is a time of reckoning, as seen in other prophetic books likeJoel 2:1-2 andZephaniah 1:14-18. The Israelites' longing for this day without understanding its true nature reveals their spiritual complacency and misunderstanding of God's justice.

What will the Day of the LORD be for you?
This rhetorical question emphasizes the personal and unexpected nature of the Day of the LORD for the Israelites. It challenges their assumptions and invites introspection about their spiritual state. Historically, the Israelites were confident in their covenant relationship with God, assuming it guaranteed their safety. However, Amos highlights that their unfaithfulness and injustice have consequences. This question echoes the broader biblical narrative where God's people are called to self-examination, as seen in passages like2 Corinthians 13:5. It underscores the importance of genuine repentance and righteousness over mere ritualistic observance.

It will be darkness and not light.
This phrase contrasts the expected outcome of the Day of the LORD with its actual reality for the unrepentant. Darkness symbolizes judgment, calamity, and the absence of God's favor, as seen inExodus 10:21-23 during the plague of darkness in Egypt. In the ancient Near Eastern context, light often represented life, prosperity, and divine presence, while darkness signified chaos and death. Amos uses this imagery to convey the severity of God's judgment on Israel due to their moral and spiritual failings. This theme of darkness as judgment is echoed in other prophetic writings, such asIsaiah 5:30 andZephaniah 1:15. The unexpected reversal from light to darkness serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of turning away from God's commandments.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Amos
A prophet from the southern kingdom of Judah, called by God to deliver a message of judgment to the northern kingdom of Israel during a time of prosperity and moral decay.

2.Israel
The northern kingdom, which was experiencing economic prosperity but was spiritually and morally corrupt, leading to God's impending judgment.

3.The Day of the LORD
A prophetic term used throughout the Bible to describe a time of divine intervention, judgment, and salvation. In this context, it refers to a day of judgment for Israel.

Teaching Points

Understanding the Day of the LORD
The Day of the LORD is not merely a future event to be anticipated with joy; it is a time of judgment that requires self-examination and repentance.

False Security
Many in Israel believed they were secure because of their religious practices, yet their hearts were far from God. We must ensure our faith is genuine and not just ritualistic.

Call to Repentance
Amos's warning is a call to repentance. We should regularly examine our lives and turn away from sin, seeking God's mercy and grace.

Spiritual Readiness
Just as the Day of the LORD was unexpected for Israel, we must live in a state of readiness for Christ's return, maintaining a vibrant and active faith.

Light vs. Darkness
The imagery of darkness versus light serves as a reminder that without true faith and obedience, what we expect to be light (blessing) may turn out to be darkness (judgment).

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from Amos 5

Amos 5:18 – If the “Day of the Lord” is described here as darkness, does this contradict other biblical texts that portray it as a time of hope or victory?

What does the Day of the Lord signify?

What is the meaning of Judgment Day?

Do the promises of restoration in Isaiah 35 conflict with other biblical prophecies about judgment and desolation of the land?

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(18)Desire the day of the Lord.--Expecting that day to bring you deliverance and judgments upon your enemies. It shall bring the reverse! There is a dark side to the pillar of fire.

Pulpit Commentary

Verses 18-27. - The prophet enforces the threat by denouncing woe on those that trust to their covenant relation to God, expecting the day when he would punish the heathen for their sakes, and thinking that external, heartless worship was acceptable to him.Verse 18. -The day of the Lord. Anycrisis in the nation's history is so called, when God interposes to punish and correct. To our minds it looks forward to the final judgment. It is often mentioned by the prophets (e.g.Isaiah 2:12;Isaiah 13:6, 9;Joel 2:1, 11;Joel 3:18;Zephaniah 1:7, 14) as a time when the heathen should be judged, all the enemies of Israel defeated, and when Israel herself was exalted to the highest pitch of prosperity and dominion. Without any regard to the moral condition affixed to the realization of these expectations (seeJoel 2:32), the people "desired" the appearance of this day, thus foolishly confirming themselves in their sinful life and false security. Some think scoffers are intended, but the context shows that the persons signified are sincere but mistaken believers in the safety of Israel's covenant position.To what end is it for you? the day of the Lord is darkness;Why would ye have the day of the Lord? It is darkness. Why do ye, such as ye are, want this day to come? Ye know not what ye ask. It will be the very contrary to your expectations; it will be darkness, and not light,tribulation and misery, not joy and triumph for you (comp.Micah 7:8).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Woe
ה֥וֹי(hō·w)
Interjection
Strong's 1945:Ah! alas! ha!

to you who long for
הַמִּתְאַוִּ֖ים(ham·miṯ·’aw·wîm)
Article | Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 183:To incline, desire

the Day
י֣וֹם(yō·wm)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3117:A day

of the LORD!
יְהוָ֑ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

What
לָמָּה־(lām·māh-)
Preposition-l | Interrogative
Strong's 4100:What?, what!, indefinitely what

will the Day
י֥וֹם(yō·wm)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3117:A day

of the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

be for you?
לָכֶ֛ם(lā·ḵem)
Preposition | second person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew

It [will be]
הוּא־(hū-)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931:He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

darkness
חֹ֥שֶׁךְ(ḥō·šeḵ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2822:The dark, darkness, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness

and not
וְלֹא־(wə·lō-)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

light.
אֽוֹר׃(’ō·wr)
Noun - common singular
Strong's 216:Illumination, luminary

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