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Amos 4:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Amos 4:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Amos chapter 4 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“Hear this word, ye kine of Bashan, that are in the mountain of Samaria, which oppress the poor, which crush the needy, which say to their masters, Bring, and let us drink.”
Amos 4:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Amos 4:1
Amos addresses elite women: "Hear this word, ye kine of Bashan, that are in the mountain of Samaria, which oppress the poor, which crush the needy, which say to their masters, Bring, and let us drink." "Kine of Bashan" compares wealthy women to well-fed cattle from Bashan's fertile region—an insult highlighting their pampered, self-indulgent lifestyle. These women "oppress the poor" and "crush the needy"—actively participating in injustice, not just passively benefiting. The phrase "say to their masters, Bring, and let us drink" depicts demanding luxury while others suffer. Their husbands ("ma...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Amos 4:1
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“Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round.”
“and to those who are secure on the mountain of Samaria”
“and drink the blood of the princes of the earth”
“and take taxes from him of wheat: You have built houses of hewn stone”
“the tears of those who were oppressed”
“saying”
“you who desire to swallow up the needy”
“and exercised robbery; yes”
“In thee have they set light by father and mother: in the midst of thee have they dealt by oppression with the stranger: in thee have they vexed the fatherless and the widow.”
“because he is poor; and don't crush the needy in court;”