Amos 2:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 2:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 2:16 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the LORD. courageous: Heb. strong of..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 2:16 — KJV
“And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the LORD. courageous: Heb. strong of his heart”
— Amos 2:16 (KJV)
Amos 2:16 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 2:16
“Lest there should be among you man, or woman, or family, or tribe, whose heart turneth away this day from the LORD our God, to go and serve the gods of these nations; lest there should be among you a root that beareth gall and wormwood; gall: or, a poisonous herb: Heb. rosh”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:16: among, away, day
“And the LORD turned a mighty strong west wind, which took away the locusts, and cast them into the Red sea; there remained not one locust in all the coasts of Egypt. cast: Heb. fastened”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:16: mighty, away, lord
“And he shall pass over to his strong hold for fear, and his princes shall be afraid of the ensign, saith the LORD, whose fire is in Zion, and his furnace in Jerusalem. he...: Heb. his rock shall pass away for fear his strong hold: or, his strength”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:16: away, saith, lord
“But thus saith the LORD, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children. captives: Heb. captivity”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:16: mighty, away, saith
“And it shall come to pass, when ye be multiplied and increased in the land, in those days, saith the LORD, they shall say no more, The ark of the covenant of the LORD: neither shall it come to mind: neither shall they remember it; neither shall they visit it; neither shall that be done any more. come to mind: Heb. come upon the heart that...: or, it be magnified”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:16: day, saith, lord
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