SIL Translator’s Notes on Amos 5:22

5:22a Even though you offer Me burnt offerings and grain offerings,

If you (plur.) bring sacrifices to completely burn for me ⌊on the place/platform of sacrifices⌋ or offerings of grain,
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Do not bring (plur.) me offerings of burnt animals or grain.

5:22b I will not accept them;

I will reject them.
-or-
I will not accept any of them.

5:22c for your peace offerings of fattened cattle

Even if you (plur.) bring offerings of fattened animals to make peace between us (incl.),
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Don’t bring (plur.) offerings of the best animals as a sign of peace ⌊between you (plur.) and me⌋ .

5:22d I will have no regard.

I will ignore them.
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I will not even look at your (plur.) offerings.

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