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Amos 7:12 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Amos 7:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Amos chapter 7 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Also Amaziah said unto Amos, O thou seer, go, flee thee away into the land of Judah, and there eat bread, and prophesy there:”
Amos 7:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Amos 7:12
Also Amaziah said unto Amos, O thou seer, go, flee thee away into the land of Judah—Amaziah, the priest at Bethel, dismisses Amos with contempt. The Hebrew chozeh (חֹזֶה, "seer") is used mockingly here, reducing Amos to a mere fortune-teller. Amaziah tells him to eat bread (לְחֶם אֱכָל, lechem ekol) in Judah—implying Amos prophesies for profit, as if he were a hired professional seeking patrons. And prophesy there (וְהִנָּבֵא שָׁם, vehinnave sham)—go back where you belong, deliver your messages to your own people.This encounter reveals the clash between institutional religion and prophetic tru...
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Cross-References for Amos 7:12
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“for they are foolishness to him”
“all the city came out to meet Jesus. When they saw him”
“when a man went to inquire of God”
“Jesus Christ”
“Don't see! and to the prophets”
“for they were very much afraid. He entered into the boat”
“exercising the oversight”
“to kill the souls who should not die”
“that everyone who is left in your house shall come and bow down to him for a piece of silver and a loaf of bread”