Amos 9:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 9:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 9:8 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Behold, the eyes of the Lord GOD are upon the sinful kingdom, and I will destroy it from off the face of the earth; savi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 9:8 — KJV
“Behold, the eyes of the Lord GOD are upon the sinful kingdom, and I will destroy it from off the face of the earth; saving that I will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob, saith the LORD.”
— Amos 9:8 (KJV)
Amos 9:8 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.
Cross-References for Amos 9:8
“(For the LORD thy God is a jealous God among you) lest the anger of the LORD thy God be kindled against thee, and destroy thee from off the face of the earth.”
Shares key themes with Amos 9:8: lord, god, destroy
“Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, All the kingdoms of the earth hath the LORD God of heaven given me; and he hath charged me to build him an house in Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Who is there among you of all his people? The LORD his God be with him, and let him go up.”
Shares key themes with Amos 9:8: lord, god, kingdom
“Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah.”
Shares key themes with Amos 9:8: lord, god, kingdom
“Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will cast thee from off the face of the earth: this year thou shalt die, because thou hast taught rebellion against the LORD. rebellion: Heb. revolt”
Shares key themes with Amos 9:8: behold, lord, off
“Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will set my face against you for evil, and to cut off all Judah.”
Shares key themes with Amos 9:8: behold, lord, god
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