Amos 2:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 2:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 2:7 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "That pant after the dust of the earth on the head of the poor, and turn aside the way of the meek: and a man and his fat..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 2:7 — KJV
“That pant after the dust of the earth on the head of the poor, and turn aside the way of the meek: and a man and his father will go in unto the same maid, to profane my holy name: maid: or, young woman”
— Amos 2:7 (KJV)
Amos 2:7 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 2:7
“To turn aside the needy from judgment, and to take away the right from the poor of my people, that widows may be their prey, and that they may rob the fatherless!”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:7: poor, turn, aside
“And the firstborn said unto the younger, Our father is old, and there is not a man in the earth to come in unto us after the manner of all the earth:”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:7: after, earth, father
“And the younger, she also bare a son, and called his name Benammi: the same is the father of the children of Ammon unto this day.”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:7: father, same, name
“They shall not take a wife that is a whore, or profane; neither shall they take a woman put away from her husband: for he is holy unto his God.”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:7: way, profane, holy
“And a curse, if ye will not obey the commandments of the LORD your God, but turn aside out of the way which I command you this day, to go after other gods, which ye have not known.”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:7: after, turn, aside
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