Amos 6:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 6:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 6:13 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Ye which rejoice in a thing of nought, which say, Have we not taken to us horns by our own strength?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 6:13 — KJV
“Ye which rejoice in a thing of nought, which say, Have we not taken to us horns by our own strength?”
— Amos 6:13 (KJV)
Amos 6:13 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 6:13
“Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have put it even among their own stuff.”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:13: thing, taken, own
“Therefore on that day he called him Jerubbaal, saying, Let Baal plead against him, because he hath thrown down his altar. Jerubbaal: that is, Let Baal plead Jerubbesheth: that is, Let the shameful thing plead”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:13: thing, say, own
“And thou shalt hear what they say; and afterward shall thine hands be strengthened to go down unto the host. Then went he down with Phurah his servant unto the outside of the armed men that were in the host. armed men: or, ranks by five”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:13: say, own, strength
“But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee. be able: Heb. retain, or, obtain strength of thine...: Heb. of thine hand”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:13: thing, own, strength
“Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as thou sayest, but thou feignest them out of thine own heart.”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:13: thing, say, own
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