Amos 3:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 3:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 3:6 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 3:6 — KJV
“Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done it? be afraid: or, run together? the LORD...: or, shall not the LORD do somewhat?”
— Amos 3:6 (KJV)
Amos 3:6 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 3:6
“And it came to pass at the seventh time, when the priests blew with the trumpets, Joshua said unto the people, Shout; for the LORD hath given you the city.”
Shares key themes with Amos 3:6: trumpet, city, people
“For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in thy name, he hath done evil to this people; neither hast thou delivered thy people at all. neither...: Heb. delivering thou hast not delivered”
Shares key themes with Amos 3:6: people, evil, hath
“And all the people answered together, and said, All that the LORD hath spoken we will do. And Moses returned the words of the people unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Amos 3:6: people, lord, hath
“When a ruler hath sinned, and done somewhat through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD his God concerning things which should not be done, and is guilty;”
Shares key themes with Amos 3:6: lord, hath, done
“And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he doeth somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and be guilty; any one: Heb. any soul common...: Heb. people of the land”
Shares key themes with Amos 3:6: people, lord, done
Pray Amos 3:6
Generate a Prayer from Amos 3:6
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse