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Amos 7:8 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Amos 7:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Amos chapter 7 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the LORD said unto me, Amos, what seest thou? And I said, A plumbline. Then said the Lord, Behold, I will set a plumbline in the midst of my people Israel: I will not again pass by them any more:”
Amos 7:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Amos 7:8
And the LORD said unto me, Amos, what seest thou? And I said, A plumbline (וַיֹּאמֶר יְהוָה אֵלַי מָה־אַתָּה רֹאֶה עָמוֹס וָאֹמַר אֲנָךְ)—God engages Amos in dialogue, asking what he sees. This pedagogical method appears in other visions (Jeremiah 1:11, 13; Amos 8:2; Zechariah 4:2, 5:2). God doesn't just show visions; He ensures the prophet understands by prompting articulation and then providing interpretation. Amos's simple response, "A plumbline" (anak, אֲנָךְ), sets up God's explanation in the second half of the verse.Then said the Lord, Behold, I will set a plumbline in the midst of my pe...
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Cross-References for Amos 7:8
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“Amos, what do you see? I said”
“he has not withdrawn his hand from destroying; He has made the rampart and wall to lament; they languish together.”
“says Yahweh”
“son of man”
“and righteousness the plumb line. The hail will sweep away the refuge of lies”
“and the plummet of the house of Ahab; and I will wipe Jerusalem as a man wipes a dish”
“who pardons iniquity”
“he will make a full end of her place”
“What do you see? I answered”
“saying”