Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Amos 2:7 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Amos 2:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Amos chapter 2 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“That pant after the dust of the earth on the head of the poor, and turn aside the way of the meek: and a man and his father will go in unto the same maid, to profane my holy name: maid: or, young woman”
Amos 2:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Amos 2:7
Continuing the indictment of Israel: "That pant after the dust of the earth on the head of the poor, and turn aside the way of the meek." The phrase "pant after dust on the head" uses Hebrew imagery of extreme cruelty—they desired to see the poor in such distress they put dust on their heads (sign of mourning and humiliation). Israel's wealthy elite took pleasure in others' suffering. "Turn aside the way of the meek" means perverting justice, denying the vulnerable legal protection. The next clause is even more shocking: "and a man and his father will go in unto the same maid, to profane my ho...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Amos 2:7
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“and how great are your sins-- you who afflict the just”
“and to rob the poor among my people of their rights”
“his father's daughter.”
“and such sexual immorality as is not even named among the Gentiles”
“The women of my people have ye cast out from their pleasant houses; from their children have ye taken away my glory for ever.”
“and seize them; and houses”
“For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you”
“To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.”
“because by this deed you have given great occasion to Yahweh's enemies to blaspheme”