Amos 5:19
“As if a man did flee from a lion, and a bear met him; or went into the house, and leaned his hand on the wall, and a serpent bit him.”
What does Amos 5:19 mean?
Amos 5:19 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "As if a man did flee from a lion, and a bear met him; or went into the house, and leaned his hand on the wall, and a serpent bit him." The book of Amos is a prophetic book in the Old Testament, and the verse in question…
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In Amos 5:19, we find a striking metaphor that portrays the futility of escaping dire circumstances without true repentance: "As if a man did flee from a lion, and a bear met him; or went into the house, and leaned his hand on the wall, and a serpent bit him." As we delve into…
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Heavenly Father, We come before You today, acknowledging Your sovereignty and power over all things. In the stillness of our hearts, we recall the profound wisdom of Your Word, particularly in Amos 5:19, where it states, "As if a man did flee from a lion, and a bear met him; or…
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