Amos 1:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 1:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 1:5 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I will break also the bar of Damascus, and cut off the inhabitant from the plain of Aven, and him that holdeth the scept..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 1:5 — KJV
“I will break also the bar of Damascus, and cut off the inhabitant from the plain of Aven, and him that holdeth the sceptre from the house of Eden: and the people of Syria shall go into captivity unto Kir, saith the LORD. the plain...: or, Bikathaven the house...: or, Betheden”
— Amos 1:5 (KJV)
Amos 1:5 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 1:5
“And I will cut off the inhabitant from Ashdod, and him that holdeth the sceptre from Ashkelon, and I will turn mine hand against Ekron: and the remnant of the Philistines shall perish, saith the Lord GOD.”
Shares key themes with Amos 1:5: cut, off, inhabitant
“And the LORD sent an angel, which cut off all the mighty men of valour, and the leaders and captains in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned with shame of face to his own land. And when he was come into the house of his god, they that came forth of his own bowels slew him there with the sword. slew...: Heb. made him fall”
Shares key themes with Amos 1:5: cut, off, house
“For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle; and the city shall be taken, and the houses rifled, and the women ravished; and half of the city shall go forth into captivity, and the residue of the people shall not be cut off from the city.”
Shares key themes with Amos 1:5: cut, off, house
“But also thou shalt not cut off thy kindness from my house for ever: no, not when the LORD hath cut off the enemies of David every one from the face of the earth.”
Shares key themes with Amos 1:5: also, cut, off
“And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the LORD said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily. Saul's...: Heb. the robe which was Saul's”
Shares key themes with Amos 1:5: cut, off, into
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