Amos 7:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 7:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 7:4 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thus hath the Lord GOD shewed unto me: and, behold, the Lord GOD called to contend by fire, and it devoured the great de..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 7:4 — KJV
“Thus hath the Lord GOD shewed unto me: and, behold, the Lord GOD called to contend by fire, and it devoured the great deep, and did eat up a part.”
— Amos 7:4 (KJV)
Amos 7:4 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 7:4
“And ye said, Behold, the LORD our God hath shewed us his glory and his greatness, and we have heard his voice out of the midst of the fire: we have seen this day that God doth talk with man, and he liveth.”
Shares key themes with Amos 7:4: hath, lord, god
“Speak, and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, Pharaoh king of Egypt, the great dragon that lieth in the midst of his rivers, which hath said, My river is mine own, and I have made it for myself.”
Shares key themes with Amos 7:4: thus, hath, lord
“The LORD called thy name, A green olive tree, fair, and of goodly fruit: with the noise of a great tumult he hath kindled fire upon it, and the branches of it are broken.”
Shares key themes with Amos 7:4: hath, lord, called
“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe to the bloody city! I will even make the pile for fire great.”
Shares key themes with Amos 7:4: thus, lord, god
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because that Edom hath dealt against the house of Judah by taking vengeance, and hath greatly offended, and revenged himself upon them; by...: Heb. by revenging revengement”
Shares key themes with Amos 7:4: thus, hath, lord
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