Amos 1:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 1:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 1:8 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I will cut off the inhabitant from Ashdod, and him that holdeth the sceptre from Ashkelon, and I will turn mine hand..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 1:8 — KJV
“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.”
— Amos 1:8 (KJV)
Amos 1:8 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 1:8
“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will stretch out mine hand upon the Philistines, and I will cut off the Cherethims, and destroy the remnant of the sea coast. sea coast: or, haven of the sea”
Shares key themes with Amos 1:8: cut, off, mine
“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also stretch out mine hand upon Edom, and will cut off man and beast from it; and I will make it desolate from Teman; and they of Dedan shall fall by the sword. they...: or, they shall fall by the sword unto Dedan”
Shares key themes with Amos 1:8: cut, off, mine
“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”
Shares key themes with Amos 1:8: cut, off, inhabitant
“And these are the golden emerods which the Philistines returned for a trespass offering unto the LORD; for Ashdod one, for Gaza one, for Askelon one, for Gath one, for Ekron one;”
Shares key themes with Amos 1:8: off, ashdod, turn
“And David enquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? and wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto him, Go up; for I will deliver them into thine hand.”
Shares key themes with Amos 1:8: mine, hand, against
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