Try the Leading Christian AI — Free
Christian AI for Life's Questions
Christian AI for Life's Questions

Key Verse Spotlight

Amos 2:6 - Meaning and Application

Understand how this verse speaks to what you're facing and how to apply it today

Translation: King James Version

" Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Israel, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they sold the righteous for silver, and the poor for a pair of shoes; "

Amos 2:6

menu_book Verse in Context

4 Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Judah, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they have despised the law of the LORD, and have not kept his commandments, and their lies caused them to err, after the which their fathers have walked:

5 But I will send a fire upon Judah, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem.

6 Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Israel, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they sold the righteous for silver, and the poor for a pair of shoes;

7 That pant after the dust of the earth on the head of the poor, and turn aside the way of the meek: and a man and his father will go in unto the same maid, to profane my holy name:

8 And they lay themselves down upon clothes laid to pledge by every altar, and they drink the wine of the condemned in the house of their god.

auto_stories

Explore Guided Bible Studies

Structured sessions with notes, questions, and advisor insights

Micro-Study 5 days

The Beatitudes (5-Day Micro)

A short study on Jesus' blessings and the kingdom way.

Session 1 Preview:

Blessed Are the Humble

schedule 6 min

visibility Free Preview
Micro-Study 5 days

Psalms of Comfort (5-Day Micro)

Short, calming sessions grounded in the Psalms.

Session 1 Preview:

The Shepherd's Care

schedule 5 min

visibility Free Preview

lock_open Create a free account to save notes, track progress, and unlock all sessions

person_add Create Free Account

Denomination-Aware Christian AI

Apply Amos 2:6 to Your Life Today

Get Scripture-grounded, denomination-aware guidance for this verse, personalized to your situation.

1 Ask your question arrow_forward 2 Consider your tradition arrow_forward 3 Apply Scripture
forum Ask Your Christian AI — Free

✓ No credit card required • ✓ 100% private • ✓ Free 30 credits to start

Related Verses

Joel 3:3

arrow_forward

"And they have cast lots for my people; and have given a boy for an harlot, and sold a girl for wine, that they might drink."

Often read with this verse

Amos 1:3

arrow_forward

"Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Damascus, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they have threshed Gilead with threshing instruments of iron:"

Often read with this verse

Amos 5:12

arrow_forward

"For I know your manifold transgressions and your mighty sins: they afflict the just, they take a bribe, and they turn aside the poor in the gate from their right."

Often read with this verse

Amos 8:6

arrow_forward

"That we may buy the poor for silver, and the needy for a pair of shoes; yea, and sell the refuse of the wheat?"

Often read with this verse

Revelation 18:13

arrow_forward

"And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, and slaves, and souls of men."

Often read with this verse

Exodus 20:17

arrow_forward

"Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's."

Often read with this verse

Cross-references from OpenBible.info (CC BY)

From This Chapter

Amos 2:1

"Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Moab, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because he burned the bones of the king of Edom into lime:"

Amos 2:2

"But I will send a fire upon Moab, and it shall devour the palaces of Kerioth: and Moab shall die with tumult, with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet:"

Amos 2:3

"And I will cut off the judge from the midst thereof, and will slay all the princes thereof with him, saith the LORD."

Amos 2:4

"Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Judah, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they have despised the law of the LORD, and have not kept his commandments, and their lies caused them to err, after the which their fathers have walked:"

Amos 2:5

"But I will send a fire upon Judah, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem."

Amos 2:7

"That pant after the dust of the earth on the head of the poor, and turn aside the way of the meek: and a man and his father will go in unto the same maid, to profane my holy name:"

Daily Prayer

Get a daily Scripture reflection by email

Start each morning with a verse, a prayer, and a simple next step.

Free. Unsubscribe anytime. We never share your email.

Important Disclaimer: This biblical guidance is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you're experiencing crisis symptoms, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or seek immediate professional help.

Bible Guided provides faith-based guidance and should complement, not replace, professional therapeutic support.