Amos 1:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 1:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 1:2 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he said, The LORD will roar from Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the habitations of the shepherds shal..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 1:2 — KJV
“And he said, The LORD will roar from Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the habitations of the shepherds shall mourn, and the top of Carmel shall wither.”
— Amos 1:2 (KJV)
Amos 1:2 in Context — About the Book of Amos
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.
Cross-References for Amos 1:2
“The LORD also shall roar out of Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake: but the LORD will be the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel. hope: Heb. place of repair, or, harbour”
Shares key themes with Amos 1:2: lord, roar, zion
“For thus hath the LORD spoken unto me, Like as the lion and the young lion roaring on his prey, when a multitude of shepherds is called forth against him, he will not be afraid of their voice, nor abase himself for the noise of them: so shall the LORD of hosts come down to fight for mount Zion, and for the hill thereof. noise: or, multitude”
Shares key themes with Amos 1:2: lord, roar, zion
“Therefore prophesy thou against them all these words, and say unto them, The LORD shall roar from on high, and utter his voice from his holy habitation; he shall mightily roar upon his habitation; he shall give a shout, as they that tread the grapes, against all the inhabitants of the earth.”
Shares key themes with Amos 1:2: lord, roar, utter
“Because the LORD hath spoiled Babylon, and destroyed out of her the great voice; when her waves do roar like great waters, a noise of their voice is uttered:”
Shares key themes with Amos 1:2: lord, roar, utter
“And when we cried unto the LORD, he heard our voice, and sent an angel, and hath brought us forth out of Egypt: and, behold, we are in Kadesh, a city in the uttermost of thy border:”
Shares key themes with Amos 1:2: lord, utter, voice
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