New International VersionSo the LORD relented. “This will not happen,” the LORD said.
New Living TranslationSo the LORD relented from this plan. “I will not do it,” he said.
English Standard VersionThe LORD relented concerning this: “It shall not be,” said the LORD.
Berean Standard BibleSo the LORD relented from this plan. “It will not happen,” He said.
King James BibleThe LORD repented for this: It shall not be, saith the LORD.
New King James VersionSo the LORD relented concerning this. “It shall not be,” said the LORD.
New American Standard BibleThe LORD relented of this. “It shall not be,” said the LORD.
NASB 1995The LORD changed His mind about this. “It shall not be,” said the LORD.
NASB 1977The LORD changed His mind about this. “It shall not be,” said the LORD.
Legacy Standard BibleYahweh relented concerning this. “It shall not be,” said Yahweh.
Amplified BibleThe LORD revoked this sentence. “It shall not take place,” said the LORD.
Christian Standard BibleThe LORD relented concerning this. “It will not happen,” he said.
Holman Christian Standard BibleThe LORD relented concerning this. “It will not happen,” He said.
American Standard VersionJehovah repented concerning this: It shall not be, saith Jehovah.
Contemporary English VersionThen the LORD felt sorry and answered, "I won't let it be destroyed."
English Revised VersionThe LORD repented concerning this: It shall not be, saith the LORD.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThe LORD changed his plans about this. "This won't happen," the LORD said.
Good News TranslationThe LORD changed his mind and said, "What you saw will not take place."
International Standard VersionSo the LORD relented from this. "This will not happen," said the LORD.
NET BibleThe LORD decided not to do this. "It will not happen," the LORD said.
New Heart English BibleThe LORD relented concerning this. "It shall not be," says the LORD.
Webster's Bible TranslationThe LORD repented for this: It shall not be, saith the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo the LORD relented from this plan. “It will not happen,” He said.
World English BibleYahweh relented concerning this. “It shall not be,” says Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYHWH has relented of this, “It will not be,” said YHWH.
Young's Literal Translation Jehovah hath repented of this, 'It shall not be,' said Jehovah.
Smith's Literal TranslationJehovah lamented for this: It shall not be, said Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Lord had pity upon this: It shall not be, said the Lord.
Catholic Public Domain VersionThe Lord has been merciful about this. “It will not be,” said the Lord.
New American BibleThe LORD relented concerning this. “This shall not be,” said the Lord GOD.
New Revised Standard VersionThe LORD relented concerning this; “It shall not be,” said the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the LORD averted this calamity: it shall not be.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedLORD JEHOVAH changed this, and it will not be OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The LORD repented concerning this; 'It shall not be', saith the LORD.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationRepent, O Lord, for this. And this shall not be, saith the Lord.
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Context The Locusts, Fire, and Plumb Line… 2And when the locusts had eaten every green plant in the land, I said, “Lord GOD, please forgive! How will Jacob survive, since he is so small?” 3So the LORDrelentedfromthis plan.“It will nothappen,”Hesaid.4This is what the Lord GOD showed me: The Lord GOD was calling for judgment by fire. It consumed the great deep and devoured the land.…
Cross References Exodus 32:14So the LORD relented from the calamity He had threatened to bring on His people.
Jonah 3:10When God saw their actions—that they had turned from their evil ways—He relented from the disaster He had threatened to bring upon them.
Jeremiah 18:7-10At any time I might announce that a nation or kingdom will be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed. / But if that nation I warned turns from its evil, then I will relent of the disaster I had planned to bring. / And if at another time I announce that I will build up and establish a nation or kingdom, ...
2 Chronicles 7:14and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.
Joel 2:13-14So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster. / Who knows? He may turn and relent and leave a blessing behind Him—grain and drink offerings for the LORD your God.
Numbers 23:19God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?
Isaiah 38:1-5In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz came to him and said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Put your house in order, for you are about to die; you will not recover.’” / Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, / saying, “Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. ...
Ezekiel 18:21-23But if the wicked man turns from all the sins he has committed, keeps all My statutes, and does what is just and right, he will surely live; he will not die. / None of the transgressions he has committed will be held against him. Because of the righteousness he has practiced, he will live. / Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Wouldn’t I prefer that he turn from his ways and live?
Genesis 18:23-33Abraham stepped forward and said, “Will You really sweep away the righteous with the wicked? / What if there are fifty righteous ones in the city? Will You really sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous ones who are there? / Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?” ...
1 Samuel 15:29Moreover, the Glory of Israel does not lie or change His mind, for He is not a man, that He should change His mind.”
Psalm 106:45And He remembered His covenant with them, and relented by the abundance of His loving devotion.
Hosea 11:8-9How could I give you up, O Ephraim? How could I surrender you, O Israel? How could I make you like Admah? How could I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned within Me; My compassion is stirred! / I will not execute the full fury of My anger; I will not destroy Ephraim again. For I am God and not man—the Holy One among you—and I will not come in wrath.
Matthew 24:22If those days had not been cut short, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days will be cut short.
Luke 13:3-5No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish. / Or those eighteen who were killed when the tower of Siloam collapsed on them: Do you think that they were more sinful than all the others living in Jerusalem? / No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish.”
Acts 3:19Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away,
Treasury of Scripture The LORD repented for this: It shall not be, said the LORD. Amos 7:6 The LORD repented for this: This also shall not be, saith the Lord GOD. Deuteronomy 32:36 For the LORD shall judge his people, and repent himself for his servants, when he seeth thattheir power is gone, andthere is none shut up, or left. 1 Chronicles 21:15 And God sent an angel unto Jerusalem to destroy it: and as he was destroying, the LORD beheld, and he repented him of the evil, and said to the angel that destroyed, It is enough, stay now thine hand. And the angel of the LORD stood by the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite. Jump to Previous ChangedChangingMindPurposeRelentedRepentedJump to Next ChangedChangingMindPurposeRelentedRepentedAmos 7 1.The judgments of the grasshoppers,4.and of the fire are diverted by the prayer of Amos.7.By the wall of a plumb line is signified the rejection of Israel.10.Amaziah complains of Amos.14.Amos shows his calling16.and Amaziah's judgment.So the LORD relented from this plan.In the context of Amos 7, the prophet Amos is shown a series of visions depicting judgment upon Israel. This phrase indicates a divine change of course, highlighting God's mercy and willingness to respond to intercession. The Hebrew word for "relented" can also mean "repented" or "changed His mind," suggesting a shift in divine intention due to prayer or repentance. This is consistent with other instances in Scripture where God responds to human intercession, such as Moses' intercession for Israel in Exodus 32:14. It underscores the dynamic relationship between God and His people, where divine judgment is not inevitable but can be averted through genuine repentance and prayer. “It will not happen,” He said.
This declaration from God emphasizes His sovereign control over history and events. Despite the impending judgment shown in the vision, God's pronouncement ensures that the specific calamity will not occur. This reflects God's character as both just and merciful, willing to withhold judgment in response to repentance or intercession. It also points to the prophetic role of Amos, whose intercession plays a crucial part in the narrative. The phrase echoes other biblical assurances of God's mercy, such as inJonah 3:10, where God spares Nineveh after they repent. This also foreshadows the ultimate mercy shown through Jesus Christ, who intercedes on behalf of humanity, offering salvation and averting eternal judgment for those who believe. Persons / Places / Events 1. AmosA prophet from Tekoa, a small town in Judah, who was called by God to deliver messages of judgment and repentance to the Northern Kingdom of Israel. 2. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who communicates His plans and intentions through His prophets. In this verse, He shows His mercy by relenting from a planned judgment. 3. IsraelThe Northern Kingdom, which was often in rebellion against God, leading to prophetic warnings of impending judgment. 4. Vision of LocustsPrior to this verse, Amos sees a vision of locusts devouring the land, symbolizing a severe judgment that God intended to bring upon Israel. 5. IntercessionAmos intercedes on behalf of Israel, pleading with God to forgive and spare the nation from the impending disaster. Teaching Points The Power of IntercessionAmos's intercession shows the importance and effectiveness of praying for others. Believers are called to stand in the gap for their communities and nations, seeking God's mercy and intervention. God's Relenting NatureGod's willingness to relent from judgment reveals His compassionate and merciful character. He desires repentance and restoration rather than punishment. The Role of ProphetsProphets like Amos serve as mediators between God and His people, delivering messages of warning and hope. They remind us of the importance of listening to God's voice and responding appropriately. Repentance and MercyThe potential for God to relent from judgment emphasizes the importance of repentance. When individuals and nations turn from sin, they open the door to God's mercy and forgiveness. God's Sovereignty and CompassionWhile God is sovereign and just, He is also compassionate and responsive to the prayers and actions of His people. This balance encourages believers to trust in His perfect will and character. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Amos 7
Amos 7:3, 6 – If God is “unchanging,” why does He appear to change His decision in answer to Amos’s plea?
Amos 7:3, 6 – If God is “unchanging,” why does He appear to change His decision in answer to Amos’s plea?
What is the meaning of God's mystery?
Amos 3:7: How can God do nothing without informing prophets first, and are there instances in the Bible contradicting this idea?(3) The Lord repented.--The judgment is withheld. On the anthropomorphism of Jehovah repenting, comp. Genesis 6:5 and other passages. Verse 3. - Repented for this; or, concerning this destruction. The punishment was conditioned by man's behaviour or other considerations. Here the prophet's intercession abates the full infliction of the penalty (compare analogous expressions, Deuteronomy 32:36; 1 Samuel 15:11; 2 Samuel 24:16; Jeremiah 18:8; Jeremiah 42:10; Jonah 3:10, where see note). Amos may have had in memory the passage in Joel 2:13. The LXX. here and in ver. 6 has Μετανόησον Κύριε ἐπὶτούτῳ καὶ τοῦτο οὐκ ἔσται λέγει Κύριος, "Repent, O Lord, for this; and this shall not be, saith the Lord." Hence some early commentators gathered that the prophet's intercession was rejected; but the words do not necessarily bear that sense (see St. Cyril Alex. and Theodoret, in loc.). It shall not be. This respite refers to the retreat of the Assyrians under Pul, the usurping monarch who assumed the name of Tiglath-Pileser II. ( 2 Kings 15:17, etc.). Some commentators consider the judgment to be literally plague of locusts; but this is not probable.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew So the LORDיְהוָ֖ה(Yah·weh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israelrelentedנִחַ֥ם(ni·ḥam)Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5162:To sigh, breathe strongly, to be sorry, to pity, console, rue, to avengefromעַל־(‘al-)Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, againstthis [plan].זֹ֑את(zōṯ)Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063:Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,“It will notלֹ֥א(lō)Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, nohappen,”תִהְיֶ֖ה(ṯih·yeh)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, be[He]יְהוָֽה׃(Yah·weh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israelsaid.אָמַ֥ר(’ā·mar)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559:To utter, say
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