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Berean Standard Bible

““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.”

Amos 7:14

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Amaziah, priest of Bethel, tells Amos to go back to Judah and prophesy there, since Bethel is the king's sanctuary. Amos responds with a description of his background.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“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.

World English Bible (WEB)

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;

King James Version (KJV)

Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet’s son; but I was an herdman, and a gatherer of sycomore fruit:

American Standard Version (ASV)

Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet`s son; but I was a herdsman, and a dresser of sycomore-trees:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then Amos in answer said to Amaziah, I am no prophet, or one of the sons of the prophets; I am a herdman and one who takes care of sycamore-trees:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Entonces respondió Amós, y dijo á Amasías: No soy profeta, ni soy hijo de profeta, sino que soy boyero, y cogedor de cabrahigos:

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero Amós contestó: ―Yo no soy realmente uno de los profetas oficiales. Yo no desciendo de una familia de profetas. Soy tan sólo un pastor de ovejas y recolector de higos silvestres.

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