Amos 2:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 2:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 2:8 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they lay themselves down upon clothes laid to pledge by every altar, and they drink the wine of the condemned in the..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 2:8 — KJV
“And they lay themselves down upon clothes laid to pledge by every altar, and they drink the wine of the condemned in the house of their god. the condemned: or, such as have fined, or, mulcted”
— Amos 2:8 (KJV)
Amos 2:8 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 2:8
“But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both old and young, all the people from every quarter:”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:8: lay, down, every
“And they made their father drink wine that night: and the firstborn went in, and lay with her father; and he perceived not when she lay down, nor when she arose.”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:8: lay, down, drink
“And they made their father drink wine that night also: and the younger arose, and lay with him; and he perceived not when she lay down, nor when she arose.”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:8: lay, down, drink
“And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him.”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:8: lay, themselves, down
“And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the LORD thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thine household, desireth: Heb. asketh of thee”
Shares key themes with Amos 2:8: drink, wine, house
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