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Amos 5:6 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Amos 5:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Amos chapter 5 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Seek the LORD, and ye shall live; lest he break out like fire in the house of Joseph, and devour it, and there be none to quench it in Bethel.”
Amos 5:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Amos 5:6
Seek the LORD, and ye shall live (דִּרְשׁוּ אֶת־יְהוָה וִחְיוּ, dirshu et-YHWH vihyu)—in stark contrast to verse 5's prohibition against seeking Beth-el, Gilgal, and Beer-sheba, God commands seeking Himself, not religious locations. The verb darash (דָּרַשׁ, "seek diligently") implies active, intentional pursuit of God's presence, will, and ways. The promise "and ye shall live" (vihyu, וִחְיוּ) offers both physical survival (escaping coming judgment) and spiritual vitality. This echoes 5:4—seeking God is the only path to life.The urgent warning follows: lest he break out like fire in the house...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Amos 5:6
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“Hear the word of Yahweh: Thus says the Lord Yahweh”
“As I live”
“Seek ye the LORD while he may be found”
“and not evil”
“cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed”
“and said”
“behold”
“a jealous God.”