Amos 5:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 5:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 5:5 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But seek not Bethel, nor enter into Gilgal, and pass not to Beersheba: for Gilgal shall surely go into captivity, and Be..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 5:5 — KJV
“But seek not Bethel, nor enter into Gilgal, and pass not to Beersheba: for Gilgal shall surely go into captivity, and Bethel shall come to nought.”
— Amos 5:5 (KJV)
Amos 5:5 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 5:5
“And at the time of the end shall the king of the south push at him: and the king of the north shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, and with horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall enter into the countries, and shall overflow and pass over.”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:5: nor, enter, into
“And it came to pass, when he was come near to enter into Egypt, that he said unto Sarai his wife, Behold now, I know that thou art a fair woman to look upon:”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:5: enter, into, pass
“And when he hath made her to drink the water, then it shall come to pass, that, if she be defiled, and have done trespass against her husband, that the water that causeth the curse shall enter into her, and become bitter, and her belly shall swell, and her thigh shall rot: and the woman shall be a curse among her people.”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:5: enter, into, pass
“For the saying which he cried by the word of the LORD against the altar in Bethel, and against all the houses of the high places which are in the cities of Samaria, shall surely come to pass.”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:5: bethel, pass, surely
“Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed;”
Shares key themes with Amos 5:5: nor, into, surely
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