The Book ofAmos
Old Testament · Book 30 of 66 · 9 chapters · 146 verses
Amos was a shepherd sent to confront prosperous, religious, unjust Israel. His thunderous demand — let justice roll on like a river — still defines what God expects from worshippers: not louder songs, but fairness for the poor and honesty in the gates.
JusticeTrue vs. empty worshipConcern for the poorSeeking God and livingAccountability
Its most loved verses
- But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.Amos 5:24Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a stream.
- For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live:Amos 5:4Seek me and live.
- Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that the plowman shall overtake the reaper, and the treader of grapes him that soweth seed; and the mountains shall drop sweet wine, and all the hills shall melt.Amos 9:13Days of restoration when the plowman overtakes the reaper.
9 chapters
- 1The words of Amos, who was among the herdmen of Tekoa, which he…15 verses
- 2Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Moab, and for…16 verses
- 3Hear this word that the LORD hath spoken against you, O…15 verses
- 4Hear this word, ye kine of Bashan, that are in the mountain of…13 verses
- 5Hear ye this word which I take up against you, even a…27 verses
- 6Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain…14 verses
- 7Thus hath the Lord GOD shewed unto me; and, behold, he formed…17 verses
- 8Thus hath the Lord GOD shewed unto me: and behold a basket of…14 verses
- 9I saw the Lord standing upon the altar: and he said, Smite the…15 verses
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Book overviews written by Collins Asein and checked against Scripture by the PrayerKey editorial team. Bible text: King James Version.