Amos 9:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 9:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 9:1 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I saw the Lord standing upon the altar: and he said, Smite the lintel of the door, that the posts may shake: and cut the..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 9:1 — KJV
“I saw the Lord standing upon the altar: and he said, Smite the lintel of the door, that the posts may shake: and cut them in the head, all of them; and I will slay the last of them with the sword: he that fleeth of them shall not flee away, and he that escapeth of them shall not be delivered. lintel: or, chapiter, or, knop cut...: or, wound them”
— Amos 9:1 (KJV)
Amos 9:1 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 9:1
“For the LORD will pass through to smite the Egyptians; and when he seeth the blood upon the lintel, and on the two side posts, the LORD will pass over the door, and will not suffer the destroyer to come in unto your houses to smite you.”
Shares key themes with Amos 9:1: lord, smite, lintel
“Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face. fell...: or, bowed himself”
Shares key themes with Amos 9:1: saw, lord, standing
“And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.”
Shares key themes with Amos 9:1: lord, head, last
“Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.”
Shares key themes with Amos 9:1: lord, head, last
“And the ass saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and the ass turned aside out of the way, and went into the field: and Balaam smote the ass, to turn her into the way.”
Shares key themes with Amos 9:1: saw, lord, standing
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