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Amos 7:8

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 7:8 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Amos 7:8 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the LORD said unto me, Amos, what seest thou? And I said, A plumbline. Then said the Lord, Behold, I will set a plum..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Amos 7:8 — KJV

“And the LORD said unto me, Amos, what seest thou? And I said, A plumbline. Then said the Lord, Behold, I will set a plumbline in the midst of my people Israel: I will not again pass by them any more:”

— Amos 7:8 (KJV)

Amos 7:8 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.

JusticeTrue vs. empty worshipConcern for the poorSeeking God and livingAccountability
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Cross-References for Amos 7:8

“And he said, Amos, what seest thou? And I said, A basket of summer fruit. Then said the LORD unto me, The end is come upon my people of Israel; I will not again pass by them any more.”

Shares key themes with Amos 7:8: lord, amos, seest

“And Joab answered, The LORD make his people an hundred times so many more as they be: but, my lord the king, are they not all my lord's servants? why then doth my lord require this thing? why will he be a cause of trespass to Israel?”

Shares key themes with Amos 7:8: lord, then, people

“So will I make my holy name known in the midst of my people Israel; and I will not let them pollute my holy name any more: and the heathen shall know that I am the LORD, the Holy One in Israel.”

Shares key themes with Amos 7:8: lord, then, midst

“And Moses said, Behold, I go out from thee, and I will intreat the LORD that the swarms of flies may depart from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people, to morrow: but let not Pharaoh deal deceitfully any more in not letting the people go to sacrifice to the LORD.”

Shares key themes with Amos 7:8: lord, behold, people

“And whatsoever man there be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, that eateth any manner of blood; I will even set my face against that soul that eateth blood, and will cut him off from among his people.”

Shares key themes with Amos 7:8: set, people, israel

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Curated by

Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey