Amos 2:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 2:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 2:5 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But I will send a fire upon Judah, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 2:5 — KJV
“But I will send a fire upon Judah, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem.”
— Amos 2:5 (KJV)
Amos 2:5 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 2:5
“For Israel hath forgotten his Maker, and buildeth temples; and Judah hath multiplied fenced cities: but I will send a fire upon his cities, and it shall devour the palaces thereof.”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:5: send, fire, judah
“But if ye will not hearken unto me to hallow the sabbath day, and not to bear a burden, even entering in at the gates of Jerusalem on the sabbath day; then will I kindle a fire in the gates thereof, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem, and it shall not be quenched.”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:5: fire, devour, palaces
“In that day will I make the governors of Judah like an hearth of fire among the wood, and like a torch of fire in a sheaf; and they shall devour all the people round about, on the right hand and on the left: and Jerusalem shall be inhabited again in her own place, even in Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:5: fire, judah, devour
“But I will send a fire into the house of Hazael, which shall devour the palaces of Benhadad.”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:5: send, fire, devour
“But I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, which shall devour the palaces thereof:”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:5: send, fire, devour
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