Amos 2:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 2:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 2:6 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Israel, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; beca..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 2:6 — KJV
“Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Israel, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they sold the righteous for silver, and the poor for a pair of shoes;”
— Amos 2:6 (KJV)
Amos 2:6 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 2:6
“Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Damascus, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they have threshed Gilead with threshing instruments of iron: and...: or, yea, for four turn...: or, convert it, or, let it be quiet”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:6: thus, saith, lord
“Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Gaza, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they carried away captive the whole captivity, to deliver them up to Edom: away captive...: or, them away with an entire”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:6: thus, saith, lord
“Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Tyrus, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they delivered up the whole captivity to Edom, and remembered not the brotherly covenant: the brotherly...: Heb. the covenant of brethren”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:6: thus, saith, lord
“Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Edom, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because he did pursue his brother with the sword, and did cast off all pity, and his anger did tear perpetually, and he kept his wrath for ever: did cast...: Heb. corrupted his compassions”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:6: thus, saith, lord
“Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of the children of Ammon, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they have ripped up the women with child of Gilead, that they might enlarge their border: ripped...: or, divided the mountains”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:6: thus, saith, lord
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