Amos 2:14 Meaning
Therefore the flight shall perish from the swift, and the strong shall not strengthen his force, neither shall the mighty deliver himself:
Context Explained
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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Psalm 33:16
Psalm highlights that human strength cannot save, similar to Amos' message.
Jeremiah 9:23
Jeremiah emphasizes that strength should not be the source of pride.
1 Corinthians 1:27
Paul teaches that God uses the weak to shame the strong, echoing Amos' themes.
Source: Amos 2:14