Amos 6:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 6:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 6:11 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For, behold, the LORD commandeth, and he will smite the great house with breaches, and the little house with clefts. bre..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 6:11 — KJV
“For, behold, the LORD commandeth, and he will smite the great house with breaches, and the little house with clefts. breaches: or, droppings”
— Amos 6:11 (KJV)
Amos 6:11 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 6:11
“Behold, with a great plague will the LORD smite thy people, and thy children, and thy wives, and all thy goods: a great...: Heb. a great stroke”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:11: behold, lord, smite
“And I will smite the winter house with the summer house; and the houses of ivory shall perish, and the great houses shall have an end, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:11: lord, smite, great
“And the LORD plagued Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai Abram's wife.”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:11: lord, great, house
“And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:11: behold, lord, house
“For it was little which thou hadst before I came, and it is now increased unto a multitude; and the LORD hath blessed thee since my coming: and now when shall I provide for mine own house also? increased: Heb. broken forth since...: Heb. at my foot”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:11: lord, house, little
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