Amos 2:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 2:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 2:15 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself: neither shall he t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 2:15 — KJV
“Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself: neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself.”
— Amos 2:15 (KJV)
Amos 2:15 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 2:15
“Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up any image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am the LORD your God. standing...: or, pillar image of...: or, figured stone: Heb. a stone of picture”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:15: neither, stand, bow
“Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face. fell...: or, bowed himself”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:15: stand, bow, himself
“Neither did he leave of the people to Jehoahaz but fifty horsemen, and ten chariots, and ten thousand footmen; for the king of Syria had destroyed them, and had made them like the dust by threshing.”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:15: neither, foot, horse
“Let the royal apparel be brought which the king useth to wear, and the horse that the king rideth upon, and the crown royal which is set upon his head: Let...: Heb. Let them bring the royal apparel which the king...: Heb. wherewith the king clotheth himself”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:15: himself, rideth, horse
“An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:15: neither, deliver, horse
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