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Amos 5:4 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Amos 5:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Amos chapter 5 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live:”
Amos 5:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Amos 5:4
For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live. This verse provides divine alternative to dead religion. The imperative "seek ye me" (dirshuni, דִּרְשׁוּנִי) demands active, intentional pursuit of God Himself—not religious locations, rituals, or traditions. The verb darash (דָּרַשׁ) means to seek diligently, inquire of, consult—implying sustained effort to know God personally and align with His will. This isn't casual religious observance but wholehearted pursuit.The promise "and ye shall live" (wihyu, וִחְיוּ) offers life as consequence of seeking God. The Heb...
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Cross-References for Amos 5:4
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“all you humble of the land”
“and said to him”
“and you shall go and pray to me”
“and come to me; hear”
“to see if there were any who did understand”
“For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.”
“Seek ye the LORD while he may be found”
“Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.”
“to the soul that seeks him.”
“Solomon my son”