Amos 7:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 7:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 7:14 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet's son; but I was an herdman, and a ga..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 7:14 — KJV
“Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet's son; but I was an herdman, and a gatherer of sycomore fruit: sycomore...: or, wild figs”
— Amos 7:14 (KJV)
Amos 7:14 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 7:14
“Then I will give you rain in due season, and the land shall yield her increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit.”
Shares key themes with Amos 7:14: then, son, fruit
“Then the Philistines said, Who hath done this? And they answered, Samson, the son in law of the Timnite, because he had taken his wife, and given her to his companion. And the Philistines came up, and burnt her and her father with fire.”
Shares key themes with Amos 7:14: then, answered, son
“Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here am I.”
Shares key themes with Amos 7:14: then, answered, son
“And about the time of her death the women that stood by her said unto her, Fear not; for thou hast born a son. But she answered not, neither did she regard it. neither...: Heb. set not her heart”
Shares key themes with Amos 7:14: answered, neither, son
“And it came to pass, when all that knew him beforetime saw that, behold, he prophesied among the prophets, then the people said one to another, What is this that is come unto the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets? one...: Heb. a man to his neighbour”
Shares key themes with Amos 7:14: then, prophet, son
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