13 If it is torn by beasts, let him bring it as evidence. He shall not make restitution for what has been torn.

Read full chapter

12 (A)The lion tore enough for his cubs
    and (B)strangled prey for his lionesses;
he filled his caves with prey
    and his dens with torn flesh.

Read full chapter

And (A)the remnant of Jacob shall be among the nations,
    in the midst of many peoples,
like a lion among the beasts of the forest,
    like a young lion among the flocks of sheep,
(B)which, when it goes through, treads down
    and tears in pieces, and there is none to deliver.

Read full chapter

12 Thus says the Lord: (A)“As the shepherd rescues from the mouth of the lion two legs, or a piece of an ear, (B)so shall the people of Israel (C)who dwell in Samaria be rescued, with the corner of a couch and part[a] of a bed.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Amos 3:12 The meaning of the Hebrew word is uncertain

14 Then I said, (A)“Ah, Lord God! Behold, I have never defiled myself.[a] (B)From my youth up till now I have never eaten (C)what died of itself or was torn by beasts, nor has (D)tainted meat come into my mouth.”

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 4:14 Hebrew my soul (or throat) has never been made unclean

Bible Gateway Recommends

ESV Complete Bible on MP3-CD
ESV Complete Bible on MP3-CD
Retail: $59.99
Our Price: $7.98
Save: $52.01 (87%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
ESV Church Bible (Value Pew Bible) Black
ESV Church Bible (Value Pew Bible) Black
Retail: $12.99
Our Price: $7.49
Save: $5.50 (42%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
ESV Spiral-Bound Journaling New Testament, hardcover
ESV Spiral-Bound Journaling New Testament, hardcover
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $17.05
Save: $17.94 (51%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
ESV Study Bible, Black Genuine  Leather with Thumb Index
ESV Study Bible, Black Genuine Leather with Thumb Index
Retail: $124.99
Our Price: $65.67
Save: $59.32 (47%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ESV Economy Bible, Large Print Softcover, Case of 24
ESV Economy Bible, Large Print Softcover, Case of 24
Retail: $191.76
Our Price: $102.99
Save: $88.77 (46%)