Amos 9:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 9:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 9:14 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit them; an..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 9:14 — KJV
“And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof; they shall also make gardens, and eat the fruit of them.”
— Amos 9:14 (KJV)
Amos 9:14 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 9:14
“Therefore their goods shall become a booty, and their houses a desolation: they shall also build houses, but not inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, but not drink the wine thereof.”
Shares key themes with Amos 9:14: build, inhabit, plant
“And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them.”
Shares key themes with Amos 9:14: build, inhabit, plant
“They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant, and another eat: for as the days of a tree are the days of my people, and mine elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands. shall long...: Heb. shall make them continue long, or, shall wear out”
Shares key themes with Amos 9:14: people, build, inhabit
“For therefore he sent unto us in Babylon, saying, This captivity is long: build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them.”
Shares key themes with Amos 9:14: captivity, build, plant
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; As yet they shall use this speech in the land of Judah and in the cities thereof, when I shall bring again their captivity; The LORD bless thee, O habitation of justice, and mountain of holiness.”
Shares key themes with Amos 9:14: bring, again, captivity
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