Amos 2:14 · KJV

"Therefore the flight shall perish from the swift, and the strong shall not strengthen his force, neither shall the mighty deliver himself:"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹²But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.

¹³Behold, I am pressed under you, as a cart is pressed that is full of sheaves.

¹⁴Therefore the flight shall perish from the swift, and the strong shall not strengthen his force, neither shall the mighty deliver himself:

¹⁵Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow; and he that is swift of foot shall not deliver himself: neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself.

¹⁶And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the LORD.

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Reflection Questions

What does it mean to you that strength can fail?

How do you rely on your own strength in difficult times?

When have you experienced a situation where you felt powerless?

Life Application

trust

Learn to trust in God's strength rather than your own.

vulnerability

Acknowledge your limitations and seek help from others.

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