Amos 7:16

New American Bible - revised edition

Now hear the word of the Lord: You say: ‘Do not prophesy against Israel, do not preach against the house of Isaac.’

Cross References

1 Kings 13:1

A man of God came from Judah to Bethel by the word of the Lord, while Jeroboam was standing at the altar to burn incense.

1 Kings 22:19

Micaiah continued: “Therefore hear the word of the Lord: I saw the Lord seated on his throne, with the whole host of heaven standing to his right and to his left.

2 Kings 14:24

He did evil in the Lord’s sight; he did not desist from any of the sins that Jeroboam, son of Nebat, had caused Israel to commit.

Isaiah 30:10

Who say to the seers, “Do not see”; to the prophets, “Do not prophesy truth for us; speak smooth things to us, see visions that deceive!

Ezekiel 13:2

Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel, prophesy! Say to those who prophesy their own thoughts: Hear the word of the Lord!

Ezekiel 16:35

Therefore, prostitute, hear the word of the Lord!

Ezekiel 21:2

Son of man, turn your face to the south: preach against the south, prophesy against the forest land in the south.

Amos 2:12

But you made the nazirites drink wine, and commanded the prophets, “Do not prophesy!”

Amos 7:13

But never again prophesy in Bethel; for it is the king’s sanctuary and a royal temple.”

Micah 2:6

“Do not preach,” they preach, “no one should preach of these things! Shame will not overtake us.”

Deuteronomy 32:2

May my teaching soak in like the rain, and my utterance drench like the dew, Like a downpour upon the grass, like a shower upon the crops.

1 Samuel 15:16

Samuel said to Saul: “Stop! Let me tell you what the Lord said to me last night.” “Speak!” he replied.