Amos 8:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 8:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 8:13 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "In that day shall the fair virgins and young men faint for thirst." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 8:13 — KJV
“In that day shall the fair virgins and young men faint for thirst.”
— Amos 8:13 (KJV)
Amos 8:13 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 8:13
“And let the king appoint officers in all the provinces of his kingdom, that they may gather together all the fair young virgins unto Shushan the palace, to the house of the women, unto the custody of Hege the king's chamberlain, keeper of the women; and let their things for purification be given them: unto the...: Heb. unto the hand Hege: also called, Hegai”
Shares key themes with Amos 8:13: fair, virgins, young
“The young and the old lie on the ground in the streets: my virgins and my young men are fallen by the sword; thou hast slain them in the day of thine anger; thou hast killed, and not pitied.”
Shares key themes with Amos 8:13: day, virgins, young
“And he said unto him, My lord knoweth that the children are tender, and the flocks and herds with young are with me: and if men should overdrive them one day, all the flock will die.”
Shares key themes with Amos 8:13: day, young, men
“And they found among the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead four hundred young virgins, that had known no man by lying with any male: and they brought them unto the camp to Shiloh, which is in the land of Canaan. young...: Heb. young women virgins”
Shares key themes with Amos 8:13: virgins, young, men
“Let thine eyes be on the field that they do reap, and go thou after them: have I not charged the young men that they shall not touch thee? and when thou art athirst, go unto the vessels, and drink of that which the young men have drawn.”
Shares key themes with Amos 8:13: young, men, thirst
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