Amos 6:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 6:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 6:6 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 6:6 — KJV
“That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph. wine...: or, in bowls of wine affliction: Heb. breach”
— Amos 6:6 (KJV)
Amos 6:6 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 6:6
“And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the LORD thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thine household, desireth: Heb. asketh of thee”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:6: drink, wine, heb
“Which did eat the fat of their sacrifices, and drank the wine of their drink offerings? let them rise up and help you, and be your protection. your...: Heb. an hiding for you”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:6: drink, wine, heb
“And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD. of a sorrowful...: Heb. hard of spirit”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:6: drink, wine, heb
“And it came to pass, when Benhadad heard this message, as he was drinking, he and the kings in the pavilions, that he said unto his servants, Set yourselves in array. And they set themselves in array against the city. message: Heb. word pavilions: or, tents Set yourselves...: or, Place the engines. And they placed the engines”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:6: drink, themselves, heb
“And did eat and drink before the LORD on that day with great gladness. And they made Solomon the son of David king the second time, and anointed him unto the LORD to be the chief governor, and Zadok to be priest.”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:6: drink, anoint, chief
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