Amos 8:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 8:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 8:11 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst fo..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 8:11 — KJV
“Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD:”
— Amos 8:11 (KJV)
Amos 8:11 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 8:11
“And he was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he did neither eat bread, nor drink water. And he wrote upon the tables the words of the covenant, the ten commandments. commandments: Heb. words”
Shares key themes with Amos 8:11: days, lord, bread
“Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that it shall no more be called Tophet, nor the valley of the son of Hinnom, but the valley of slaughter: for they shall bury in Tophet, till there be no place.”
Shares key themes with Amos 8:11: behold, days, come
“Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that it shall no more be said, The LORD liveth, that brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt;”
Shares key themes with Amos 8:11: behold, days, come
“Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that this place shall no more be called Tophet, nor The valley of the son of Hinnom, but The valley of slaughter.”
Shares key themes with Amos 8:11: behold, days, come
“Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that they shall no more say, The LORD liveth, which brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt;”
Shares key themes with Amos 8:11: behold, days, come
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