Amos 9:7
Amos · Old Testament · Chapter 9
“Are ye not as children of the Ethiopians unto me, O children of Israel? saith the LORD. Have not I brought up Israel out of the land of Egypt? and the Philistines from Caphtor, and the Syrians from Kir?”Amos 9:7
What Does Amos 9:7 Mean?
Amos 9:7 is found in the book of Amos, chapter 9, verse 7 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to Amos 9:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Jeremiah 47:4“Because of the day that cometh to spoil all the Philistines, and to cut off from Tyrus and Zidon every helper that remaineth: for the LORD will spoil the Philistines, the remnant of the country of Caphtor.”Amos 1:5“I will break also the bar of Damascus, and cut off the inhabitant from the plain of Aven, and him that holdeth the sceptre from the house of Eden: and the people of Syria shall go into captivity unto Kir, saith the LORD.”Deuteronomy 2:23“And the Avims which dwelt in Hazerim, even unto Azzah, the Caphtorims, which came forth out of Caphtor, destroyed them, and dwelt in their stead.)”2 Kings 16:9“And the king of Assyria hearkened unto him: for the king of Assyria went up against Damascus, and took it, and carried the people of it captive to Kir, and slew Rezin.”Isaiah 1:10“Hear the word of the LORD, ye rulers of Sodom; give ear unto the law of our God, ye people of Gomorrah.”Jeremiah 9:25“Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will punish all them which are circumcised with the uncircumcised;”Jeremiah 13:23“Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.”Amos 2:10“Also I brought you up from the land of Egypt, and led you forty years through the wilderness, to possess the land of the Amorite.”Genesis 10:14“And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (out of whom came Philistim,) and Caphtorim.”Isaiah 20:4“So shall the king of Assyria lead away the Egyptians prisoners, and the Ethiopians captives, young and old, naked and barefoot, even with their buttocks uncovered, to the shame of Egypt.”Isaiah 22:6“And Elam bare the quiver with chariots of men and horsemen, and Kir uncovered the shield.”Hosea 12:13“And by a prophet the LORD brought Israel out of Egypt, and by a prophet was he preserved.”Exodus 12:51“And it came to pass the selfsame day, that the LORD did bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their armies.”1 Chronicles 1:12“And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (of whom came the Philistines,) and Caphthorim.”Psalms 59:5“Thou therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah.”Jeremiah 51:16“When he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens; and he causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth: he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures.”Isaiah 43:3“For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.”
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