Cross-References — Amos 5

5 pairs

1. Amos 5:4→referencesDeuteronomy 4:29

   Amos 5:4 calls the people to 'seek me and live,' echoing Deuteronomy 4:29 where seeking the Lord with all one's heart and soul is emphasized as a path to finding Him.

   Thematic focusSeeking God, Life through God.

   • #SeekGod
   • #Life
   • #Repentance

2. Amos 5:14→referencesIsaiah 1:17

   Amos 5:14 urges to 'seek good, and not evil,' which aligns with Isaiah 1:17's call to 'learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression.' Both passages emphasize righteous living.

   Thematic focusRighteousness, Justice, Goodness.

   • #Righteousness
   • #Justice
   • #Goodness

3. Amos 5:18→referencesJoel 2:31

   Amos 5:18 warns against desiring the 'day of the Lord,' a theme also found in Joel 2:31, which describes the day as 'great and terrible.' Both highlight the day as one of judgment.

   Thematic focusDay of the Lord, Judgment.

   • #DayOfTheLord
   • #Judgment
   • #Prophecy

4. Amos 5:24→referencesMicah 6:8

   Amos 5:24's call for 'justice to roll down like waters' is echoed in Micah 6:8, which emphasizes doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly with God.

   Thematic focusJustice, Righteous Living.

   • #Justice
   • #Righteousness
   • #Humility

5. Amos 5:27→referencesActs 7:43

   Amos 5:27 speaks of exile 'beyond Damascus,' which Stephen references in Acts 7:43, highlighting Israel's idolatry and God's judgment leading to exile.

   Thematic focusIdolatry, Exile, Judgment.

   • #Idolatry
   • #Exile
   • #Judgment

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