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Amos 3:1 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Amos 3:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Amos chapter 3 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Witnesses Against Israel
“Hear this word that the LORD hath spoken against you, O children of Israel, against the whole family which I brought up from the land of Egypt, saying,”
Amos 3:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Amos 3:1
This verse introduces a new prophetic oracle targeting "the whole family which I brought up from the land of Egypt." The phrase "whole family" (kol-ha-mishpachah) encompasses all twelve tribes—both northern Israel (Amos's primary audience) and southern Judah. By invoking the Exodus, Amos roots Israel's identity and obligation in God's redemptive act. The Exodus wasn't merely historical event but the foundational covenant moment defining Israel's relationship with Yahweh."Hear this word that the LORD hath spoken against you" uses the prophetic call to attention (shim'u, "hear!") demanding urgen...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Amos 3:1
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“and led you forty years in the wilderness”
“Please listen, you heads of Jacob, and rulers of the house of Israel: Isn't it for you to know justice?,And I said, Hear, I pray you, O heads of Jacob, and ye princes of the house of Israel; Is it not for you to know judgment?, וָאֹמַר שִׁמְעוּ־נָא רָאשֵׁי יַעֲקֹב וּקְצִינֵי בֵּית יִשְׂרָאֵל הֲלוֹא לָכֶם לָדַעַת אֶת־הַמִּשְׁפָּט׃ ,And I said: Hear, I pray you, ye heads of Jacob, And rulers of the house of Israel: Is it not for you to know justice?,καὶ ἐρεῖ ἀκούσατε δὴ ταῦτα αἱ ἀρχαὶ οἴκου ιακωβ καὶ οἱ κατάλοιποι οἴκου ισραηλ οὐχ ὑμῖν ἐστιν τοῦ γνῶναι τὸ κρίμα,And he shall say, Hear now these words, ye heads of the house of Jacob, and ye remnant of the house of Israel; is it not for you to know judgment?,,,,”
“that remain in all the places where I have driven them”
“son of man”
“says Yahweh”
“O Jacob”
“you children of Israel; for Yahweh has a charge against the inhabitants of the land: Indeed there is no truth, nor goodness, nor knowledge of God in the land.,Hear the word of the LORD, ye children of Israel: for the LORD hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land., שִׁמְעוּ דְבַר־יְהוָה בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל כִּי רִיב לַיהוָה עִם־יוֹשְׁבֵי הָאָרֶץ כִּי אֵין־אֱמֶת וְאֵין־חֶסֶד וְאֵין־דַּעַת אֱלֹהִים בָּאָרֶץ׃ ,Hear the word of the LORD, ye children of Israel! For the LORD hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, Because there is no truth, nor mercy, Nor knowledge of God in the land.,ἀκούσατε λόγον κυρίου υἱοὶ ισραηλ διότι κρίσις τῷ κυρίῳ πρὸς τοὺς κατοικοῦντας τὴν γῆν διότι οὐκ ἔστιν ἀλήθεια οὐδὲ ἔλεος οὐδὲ ἐπίγνωσις θεοῦ ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς,Hear the word of the Lord, ye children of Israel: for the Lord has a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land.,,,,”
“Listen you”
“let him hear what the Spirit says to the assemblies.”
“house of Jacob”