Amos 2:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 2:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 2:12 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 2:12 — KJV
“But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.”
— Amos 2:12 (KJV)
Amos 2:12 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 2:12
“But they said, We will drink no wine: for Jonadab the son of Rechab our father commanded us, saying, Ye shall drink no wine, neither ye, nor your sons for ever:”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:12: wine, drink, commanded
“If a man walking in the spirit and falsehood do lie, saying, I will prophesy unto thee of wine and of strong drink; he shall even be the prophet of this people. walking...: or, walk with the wind, and lie falsely”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:12: wine, drink, saying
“And they came near before Eleazar the priest, and before Joshua the son of Nun, and before the princes, saying, The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brethren. Therefore according to the commandment of the LORD he gave them an inheritance among the brethren of their father.”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:12: gave, commanded, saying
“She may not eat of any thing that cometh of the vine, neither let her drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing: all that I commanded her let her observe.”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:12: wine, drink, commanded
“Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant. have...: or, will you not, since I have commanded you? valiant: Heb. sons of valour”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:12: wine, commanded, saying
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