Amos 6:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 6:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 6:14 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But, behold, I will raise up against you a nation, O house of Israel, saith the LORD the God of hosts; and they shall af..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 6:14 — KJV
“But, behold, I will raise up against you a nation, O house of Israel, saith the LORD the God of hosts; and they shall afflict you from the entering in of Hemath unto the river of the wilderness. river: or, valley”
— Amos 6:14 (KJV)
Amos 6:14 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 6:14
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring upon this city and upon all her towns all the evil that I have pronounced against it, because they have hardened their necks, that they might not hear my words.”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:14: behold, against, israel
“Therefore thus saith the LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring upon Judah and upon all the inhabitants of Jerusalem all the evil that I have pronounced against them: because I have spoken unto them, but they have not heard; and I have called unto them, but they have not answered.”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:14: behold, against, israel
“Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will set my face against you for evil, and to cut off all Judah.”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:14: behold, against, israel
“And say, Ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord GOD; Thus saith the Lord GOD to the mountains, and to the hills, to the rivers, and to the valleys; Behold, I, even I, will bring a sword upon you, and I will destroy your high places.”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:14: behold, israel, saith
“Prophesy therefore concerning the land of Israel, and say unto the mountains, and to the hills, to the rivers, and to the valleys, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I have spoken in my jealousy and in my fury, because ye have borne the shame of the heathen:”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:14: behold, israel, saith
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