Amos 6:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 6:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 6:7 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore now shall they go captive with the first that go captive, and the banquet of them that stretched themselves sh..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 6:7 — KJV
“Therefore now shall they go captive with the first that go captive, and the banquet of them that stretched themselves shall be removed.”
— Amos 6:7 (KJV)
Amos 6:7 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 6:7
“For thy servant doth know that I have sinned: therefore, behold, I am come the first this day of all the house of Joseph to go down to meet my lord the king.”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:7: therefore, now, first
“And the king arose in the night, and said unto his servants, I will now shew you what the Syrians have done to us. They know that we be hungry; therefore are they gone out of the camp to hide themselves in the field, saying, When they come out of the city, we shall catch them alive, and get into the city.”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:7: therefore, now, themselves
“Wherefore they spake to the king of Assyria, saying, The nations which thou hast removed, and placed in the cities of Samaria, know not the manner of the God of the land: therefore he hath sent lions among them, and, behold, they slay them, because they know not the manner of the God of the land.”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:7: therefore, now, removed
“Now hear me therefore, and deliver the captives again, which ye have taken captive of your brethren: for the fierce wrath of the LORD is upon you.”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:7: therefore, now, captive
“I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:7: now, first, themselves
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