Amos 5:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 5:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 5:22 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept them: neither will I regard the peace offe..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 5:22 — KJV
“Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept them: neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts. peace...: or, thank offerings”
— Amos 5:22 (KJV)
Amos 5:22 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 5:22
“And one lamb out of the flock, out of two hundred, out of the fat pastures of Israel; for a meat offering, and for a burnt offering, and for peace offerings, to make reconciliation for them, saith the Lord GOD. lamb: or, kid peace...: or, thank offerings”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:22: offer, burnt, offerings
“The same day did the king hallow the middle of the court that was before the house of the LORD: for there he offered burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings: because the brasen altar that was before the LORD was too little to receive the burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings.”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:22: offer, burnt, offerings
“Moreover Solomon hallowed the middle of the court that was before the house of the LORD: for there he offered burnt offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, because the brasen altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt offerings, and the meat offerings, and the fat.”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:22: offer, burnt, offerings
“And when these days are expired, it shall be, that upon the eighth day, and so forward, the priests shall make your burnt offerings upon the altar, and your peace offerings; and I will accept you, saith the Lord GOD. peace...: or, thank offerings”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:22: offer, burnt, offerings
“And it shall be the prince's part to give burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and drink offerings, in the feasts, and in the new moons, and in the sabbaths, in all solemnities of the house of Israel: he shall prepare the sin offering, and the meat offering, and the burnt offering, and the peace offerings, to make reconciliation for the house of Israel. peace...: or, thank offerings”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:22: offer, burnt, offerings
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