Amos 7:15 Meaning
And the LORD took me as I followed the flock, and the LORD said unto me, Go, prophesy unto my people Israel.
Context Explained
13But prophesy not again any more at Beth-el: for it is the king's chapel, and it is the king's court.
14Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet's son; but I was an herdman, and a gatherer of sycomore fruit:
15And the LORD took me as I followed the flock, and the LORD said unto me, Go, prophesy unto my people Israel.
16Now therefore hear thou the word of the LORD: Thou sayest, Prophesy not against Israel, and drop not thy word against the house of Isaac.
17Therefore thus saith the LORD; Thy wife shall be an harlot in the city, and thy sons and thy daughters shall fall by the sword, and thy land shall be divided by line; and thou shalt die in a polluted land: and Israel shall surely go into captivity forth of his land.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Ezekiel 3:4
Both prophets are called to speak to God's people.
Matthew 28:19-20
Jesus commands His followers to go and make disciples, akin to Amos's mission.
Acts 10:20
Peter is also called to go and speak to God's people, similar to Amos.
Source: Amos 7:15