Amos 5:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 5:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 5:3 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For thus saith the Lord GOD; The city that went out by a thousand shall leave an hundred, and that which went forth by a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 5:3 — KJV
“For thus saith the Lord GOD; The city that went out by a thousand shall leave an hundred, and that which went forth by an hundred shall leave ten, to the house of Israel.”
— Amos 5:3 (KJV)
Amos 5:3 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 5:3
“Then said Jeremiah unto Zedekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of hosts, the God of Israel; If thou wilt assuredly go forth unto the king of Babylon's princes, then thy soul shall live, and this city shall not be burned with fire; and thou shalt live, and thine house:”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:3: thus, saith, lord
“That the LORD sent a prophet unto the children of Israel, which said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I brought you up from Egypt, and brought you forth out of the house of bondage; a prophet: Heb. a man a prophet”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:3: thus, saith, lord
“And he arose, and went into the house; and he poured the oil on his head, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I have anointed thee king over the people of the LORD, even over Israel.”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:3: thus, saith, lord
“For thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning the houses of this city, and concerning the houses of the kings of Judah, which are thrown down by the mounts, and by the sword;”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:3: thus, saith, lord
“Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; I made a covenant with your fathers in the day that I brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondmen, saying,”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:3: thus, saith, lord
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