Amos 2:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 2:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 2:13 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Behold, I am pressed under you, as a cart is pressed that is full of sheaves. I am...: or, I will press your place, as a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 2:13 — KJV
“Behold, I am pressed under you, as a cart is pressed that is full of sheaves. I am...: or, I will press your place, as a cart full of sheaves presseth”
— Amos 2:13 (KJV)
Amos 2:13 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 2:13
“So I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold the tears of such as were oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors there was power; but they had no comforter. side: Heb. hand”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:13: behold, pressed, under
“Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you. bribe: Heb. ransom to blind...: or, that I should hide mine eyes at him”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:13: behold, pressed, press
“Behold, he drinketh up a river, and hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth. he drinketh up: Heb. he oppresseth”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:13: behold, press, presseth
“The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. a refuge: Heb. an high place”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:13: pressed, press, place
“Their enemies also oppressed them, and they were brought into subjection under their hand.”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:13: pressed, under, press
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