Amos 7:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 7:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 7:2 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass, that when they had made an end of eating the grass of the land, then I said, O Lord GOD, forgive, I..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 7:2 — KJV
“And it came to pass, that when they had made an end of eating the grass of the land, then I said, O Lord GOD, forgive, I beseech thee: by whom shall Jacob arise? for he is small. by...: or, who of (or, for,) Jacob shall stand?”
— Amos 7:2 (KJV)
Amos 7:2 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 7:2
“Then said I, O Lord GOD, cease, I beseech thee: by whom shall Jacob arise? for he is small. by...: or, who of (or, for,) Jacob shall stand?”
Shares key themes with Amos 7:2: then, lord, god
“Notwithstanding, if the land of your possession be unclean, then pass ye over unto the land of the possession of the LORD, wherein the LORD'S tabernacle dwelleth, and take possession among us: but rebel not against the LORD, nor rebel against us, in building you an altar beside the altar of the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with Amos 7:2: pass, land, then
“And it came to pass, that when Jeremiah had made an end of speaking unto all the people all the words of the LORD their God, for which the LORD their God had sent him to them, even all these words,”
Shares key themes with Amos 7:2: came, pass, made
“And it came to pass, when I prophesied, that Pelatiah the son of Benaiah died. Then fell I down upon my face, and cried with a loud voice, and said, Ah Lord GOD! wilt thou make a full end of the remnant of Israel?”
Shares key themes with Amos 7:2: came, pass, end
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; When I shall have gathered the house of Israel from the people among whom they are scattered, and shall be sanctified in them in the sight of the heathen, then shall they dwell in their land that I have given to my servant Jacob.”
Shares key themes with Amos 7:2: land, then, lord
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