Amos 3:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 3:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 3:10 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For they know not to do right, saith the LORD, who store up violence and robbery in their palaces. robbery: or, spoil" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 3:10 — KJV
“For they know not to do right, saith the LORD, who store up violence and robbery in their palaces. robbery: or, spoil”
— Amos 3:10 (KJV)
Amos 3:10 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 3:10
“Thus saith the LORD; Execute ye judgment and righteousness, and deliver the spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor: and do no wrong, do no violence to the stranger, the fatherless, nor the widow, neither shed innocent blood in this place.”
Shares key themes with Amos 3:10: right, saith, lord
“But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Amos 3:10: know, right, saith
“I know his wrath, saith the LORD; but it shall not be so; his lies shall not so effect it. his lies...: or, those on whom he stayeth (Heb. his bars) do not right”
Shares key themes with Amos 3:10: know, right, saith
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; Let it suffice you, O princes of Israel: remove violence and spoil, and execute judgment and justice, take away your exactions from my people, saith the Lord GOD. exactions: Heb. expulsions”
Shares key themes with Amos 3:10: saith, lord, violence
“Thus saith the LORD, In this thou shalt know that I am the LORD: behold, I will smite with the rod that is in mine hand upon the waters which are in the river, and they shall be turned to blood.”
Shares key themes with Amos 3:10: know, saith, lord
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