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Amos 5:14 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Amos 5:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Amos chapter 5 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live: and so the LORD, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as ye have spoken.”
Amos 5:14 (KJV)
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Commentary on Amos 5:14
Amos issues a straightforward command: "Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live: and so the LORD, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as ye have spoken." The Hebrew dirshu-tov ve'al-ra lema'an tichyu viyhi-khen YHWH Elohei-tzeva'ot itkhem ka'asher amartem contrasts seeking good versus evil. The verb darash (דָּרַשׁ, "seek") implies active, diligent pursuit—not passive avoidance but intentional action toward righteousness."Good" (tov, טוֹב) in context means justice, righteousness, and covenant faithfulness—specifically protecting the poor, maintaining honest courts, and rejecting oppression....
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Cross-References for Amos 5:14
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“neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”
“and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.”
“O man”
“and her priests teach for a price”
“brothers”
“The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.”
“and loves many days”
“honor”
“house of Jacob”
“Be strong and of good courage”