Amos 9:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 9:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 9:10 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "All the sinners of my people shall die by the sword, which say, The evil shall not overtake nor prevent us." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 9:10 — KJV
“All the sinners of my people shall die by the sword, which say, The evil shall not overtake nor prevent us.”
— Amos 9:10 (KJV)
Amos 9:10 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 9:10
“And he spake unto Ephron in the audience of the people of the land, saying, But if thou wilt give it, I pray thee, hear me: I will give thee money for the field; take it of me, and I will bury my dead there.”
Shares key themes with Amos 9:10: people, die, say
“And when they were gone out of the city, and not yet far off, Joseph said unto his steward, Up, follow after the men; and when thou dost overtake them, say unto them, Wherefore have ye rewarded evil for good?”
Shares key themes with Amos 9:10: say, evil, overtake
“Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people. gods: or, judges”
Shares key themes with Amos 9:10: people, evil, nor
“Wherefore should the Egyptians speak, and say, For mischief did he bring them out, to slay them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth? Turn from thy fierce wrath, and repent of this evil against thy people.”
Shares key themes with Amos 9:10: people, say, evil
“And Moses gave commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, Let neither man nor woman make any more work for the offering of the sanctuary. So the people were restrained from bringing.”
Shares key themes with Amos 9:10: people, say, nor
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