Amos 5:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 5:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 5:26 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But ye have borne the tabernacle of your Moloch and Chiun your images, the star of your god, which ye made to yourselves..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 5:26 — KJV
“But ye have borne the tabernacle of your Moloch and Chiun your images, the star of your god, which ye made to yourselves. the tabernacle...: or, Siccuth your king”
— Amos 5:26 (KJV)
Amos 5:26 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 5:26
“Yea, ye took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and the star of your god Remphan, figures which ye made to worship them: and I will carry you away beyond Babylon.”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:26: tabernacle, moloch, star
“And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also. to rule the day...: Heb. for the rule of the day, etc.”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:26: star, god, made
“And he made the laver of brass, and the foot of it of brass, of the lookingglasses of the women assembling, which assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. lookingglasses: or, brasen glasses assembling: Heb. assembling by troops”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:26: tabernacle, made, king
“And when Moses was gone into the tabernacle of the congregation to speak with him, then he heard the voice of one speaking unto him from off the mercy seat that was upon the ark of testimony, from between the two cherubims: and he spake unto him. with him: that is, with God”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:26: tabernacle, god, king
“But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass by him: for the LORD thy God hardened his spirit, and made his heart obstinate, that he might deliver him into thy hand, as appeareth this day.”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:26: god, made, king
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