Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Amos 6:10 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Amos 6:10 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Amos chapter 6 verse 10 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And a man's uncle shall take him up, and he that burneth him, to bring out the bones out of the house, and shall say unto him that is by the sides of the house, Is there yet any with thee? and he shall say, No. Then shall he say, Hold thy tongue: for we may not make mention of the name of the LORD. we: or, they will not, or, have not”
Amos 6:10 (KJV)
Historical Context for Amos 6:10
People Mentioned
Commentary on Amos 6:10
And a man's uncle shall take him up, and he that burneth him, to bring out the bones out of the house—Jewish burial custom involved family members retrieving bodies. דּוֹד (dod, 'uncle') represents extended family obligation. The phrase 'burneth him' (וּמְסָרְפוֹ, um'sarfo) is unusual—Jews typically didn't cremate except in extreme circumstances (plague, war, desecration prevention). And shall say unto him that is by the sides of the house, Is there yet any with thee? and he shall say, No.—a survivor check finds none remaining. Then shall he say, Hold thy tongue: for we may not make mention of...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Amos 6:10
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“and went all night”
“says the Lord Yahweh. The dead bodies will be many. In every place they will throw them out with silence.”
“for it is an evil time.”
“house of Israel”
“saying”
“all Judah who dwell in the land of Egypt: Behold”
“Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Behold”
“neither shall men lament for them”
“he spied the tombs that were there in the mountain; and he sent”
“behold”