Amos 5:9 · KJV
"That strengtheneth the spoiled against the strong, so that the spoiled shall come against the fortress."
King James Version
What does Amos 5:9 mean? →Passage Context
7Ye who turn judgment to wormwood, and leave off righteousness in the earth,
8Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into the morning, and maketh the day dark with night: that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: The LORD is his name:
9That strengtheneth the spoiled against the strong, so that the spoiled shall come against the fortress.
10They hate him that rebuketh in the gate, and they abhor him that speaketh uprightly.
11Forasmuch therefore as your treading is upon the poor, and ye take from him burdens of wheat: ye have built houses of hewn stone, but ye shall not dwell in them; ye have planted pleasant vineyards, but ye shall not drink wine of them.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you see God working through the weak in your life?
2
What does it mean for you to rely on God's strength?
3
When have you witnessed a surprising victory in your circumstances?
Life Application
strength
Trust in God's ability to empower you in your weaknesses.
justice
Advocate for those who are marginalized, knowing God supports the oppressed.
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