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Amos 9:5 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Amos 9:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Amos chapter 9 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the Lord GOD of hosts is he that toucheth the land, and it shall melt, and all that dwell therein shall mourn: and it shall rise up wholly like a flood; and shall be drowned, as by the flood of Egypt.”
Amos 9:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Amos 9:5
The Lord GOD of hosts is he that toucheth the land, and it shall melt (וַאֲדֹנָי יְהוִה הַצְּבָאוֹת הַנּוֹגֵעַ בָּאָרֶץ וַתָּמוֹג)—this doxology (9:5-6) interrupts the judgment sequence to ground it in God's cosmic sovereignty. The title Adonai Yahweh Tseva'ot (Lord GOD of hosts) emphasizes supreme authority over heavenly and earthly armies. The verb naga (נָגַע, "touch") suggests minimal effort—God merely touches the earth and it mug (מוּג, melts/quakes). All that dwell therein shall mourn (וְאָבְלוּ כָּל־יוֹשְׁבֵי בָהּ)—the verb aval (אָבַל, mourn) describes grief over catastrophe. It shall ...
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Cross-References for Amos 9:5
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“and everyone mourn who dwells in it? Yes”
“and the earth melted.”
“and him who sat on it”
“that you would come down”
“behold”
“and the rocks are broken apart by him.”
“the floods came”
“and were afraid. The storm of waters passed by. The deep roared and lifted up its hands on high.”
“Yahweh”
“Yahweh”