Amos 4:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 4:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 4:8 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "So two or three cities wandered unto one city, to drink water; but they were not satisfied: yet have ye not returned unt..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 4:8 — KJV
“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)
Amos 4:8 in Context — About the Book of Amos
Amos was a shepherd sent to confront prosperous, religious, unjust Israel. His thunderous demand — let justice roll on like a river — still defines what God expects from worshippers: not louder songs, but fairness for the poor and honesty in the gates.
Cross-References for Amos 4:8
“For thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, that ye may drink, both ye, and your cattle, and your beasts.”
Shares key themes with Amos 4:8: drink, water, yet
“Yet gleaning grapes shall be left in it, as the shaking of an olive tree, two or three berries in the top of the uppermost bough, four or five in the outmost fruitful branches thereof, saith the LORD God of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Amos 4:8: two, three, yet
“Turn, O backsliding children, saith the LORD; for I am married unto you: and I will take you one of a city, and two of a family, and I will bring you to Zion:”
Shares key themes with Amos 4:8: two, one, city
“Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts concerning the prophets; Behold, I will feed them with wormwood, and make them drink the water of gall: for from the prophets of Jerusalem is profaneness gone forth into all the land. profaneness: or, hypocrisy”
Shares key themes with Amos 4:8: one, drink, water
“For thus saith the Lord GOD; When I shall make thee a desolate city, like the cities that are not inhabited; when I shall bring up the deep upon thee, and great waters shall cover thee;”
Shares key themes with Amos 4:8: cities, city, water
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