Amos 2:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 2:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 2:11 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I raised up of your sons for prophets, and of your young men for Nazarites. Is it not even thus, O ye children of Is..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 2:11 — KJV
“And I raised up of your sons for prophets, and of your young men for Nazarites. Is it not even thus, O ye children of Israel? saith the LORD.”
— Amos 2:11 (KJV)
Amos 2:11 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 2:11
“And when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised up a deliverer to the children of Israel, who delivered them, even Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother. deliverer: Heb. saviour”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:11: raised, young, even
“And Ahab said, By whom? And he said, Thus saith the LORD, Even by the young men of the princes of the provinces. Then he said, Who shall order the battle? And he answered, Thou. young...: or, servants order: Heb. bind, or, tie”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:11: young, men, even
“And the children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness: and the Levites and the priests praised the LORD day by day, singing with loud instruments unto the LORD. present: Heb. found loud...: Heb. instruments of strength”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:11: raised, men, even
“Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, Behold, I will punish them: the young men shall die by the sword; their sons and their daughters shall die by famine: punish: Heb. visit upon”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:11: sons, young, men
“And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD, Israel is my son, even my firstborn:”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:11: even, thus, israel
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