Amos 5:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 5:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 5:4 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 5:4 — KJV
“For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live:”
— Amos 5:4 (KJV)
Amos 5:4 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 5:4
“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 5:4: 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 5:4: thus, saith, lord
“And said unto the children of Israel, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I brought up Israel out of Egypt, and delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all kingdoms, and of them that oppressed you:”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:4: thus, saith, lord
“And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:4: thus, saith, lord
“Thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren the children of Israel: return every man to his house; for this thing is from me. They hearkened therefore to the word of the LORD, and returned to depart, according to the word of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:4: thus, saith, lord
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