Amos 6:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 6:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 6:5 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David; chant: or, quaver" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 6:5 — KJV
“That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David; chant: or, quaver”
— Amos 6:5 (KJV)
Amos 6:5 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 6:5
“And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren to be the singers with instruments of musick, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the voice with joy.”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:5: sound, instruments, musick
“And the priests waited on their offices: the Levites also with instruments of musick of the LORD, which David the king had made to praise the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever, when David praised by their ministry; and the priests sounded trumpets before them, and all Israel stood. by their...: Heb. by their hand”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:5: sound, instruments, musick
“And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of musick. Philistine: or, Philistines instruments...: Heb. three stringed instruments”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:5: instruments, musick, david
“And of the Gadites there separated themselves unto David into the hold to the wilderness men of might, and men of war fit for the battle, that could handle shield and buckler, whose faces were like the faces of lions, and were as swift as the roes upon the mountains; of war: Heb. of the host as swift...: Heb. as the roes upon the mountains to make haste”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:5: themselves, like, david
“And all the princes, and the mighty men, and all the sons likewise of king David, submitted themselves unto Solomon the king. submitted...: Heb. gave the hand under Solomon”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:5: themselves, like, david
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