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Amos 4:8 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Amos 4:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Amos chapter 4 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“So two or three cities wandered unto one city, to drink water; but they were not satisfied: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the LORD.”
Amos 4:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Amos 4:8
So two or three cities wandered unto one city, to drink water (וְנָעוּ שְׁתַּיִם שָׁלֹשׁ עָרִים אֶל־עִיר אַחַת לִשְׁתּוֹת מַיִם)—The verb na'u (wandered/staggered) depicts desperate migration for water during drought. Multiple cities converging on one location with remaining water supply paints vivid desperation. But they were not satisfied (וְלֹא יִשְׂבָּעוּ)—Even the functioning wells couldn't meet demand. Yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the LORD—The refrain hammers relentlessly. Despite escalating judgments, Israel refuses teshuvah (repentance).This verse depicts the cumulative effe...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Amos 4:8
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“And I also have given you cleanness of teeth in all your cities”
“Go through the land”
“and bring in little. You eat”
“but not be satisfied. Your humiliation will be in your midst. You will store up”
“and there is none. Their tongue fails for thirst. I”
“nor sought him”
“and find no water; they return with their vessels empty; they are disappointed and confounded”
“Son of man”
“I have smitten you with blasting and mildew: when your gardens and your vineyards and your fig trees and your olive trees increased”
“She will return to me; but she didn't return: and her treacherous sister Judah saw it.”