Amos 8:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 8:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 8:12 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the word o..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 8:12 — KJV
“And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the word of the LORD, and shall not find it.”
— Amos 8:12 (KJV)
Amos 8:12 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 8:12
“And the east border was the salt sea, even unto the end of Jordan. And their border in the north quarter was from the bay of the sea at the uttermost part of Jordan:”
Shares key themes with Amos 8:12: sea, north, even
“But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.”
Shares key themes with Amos 8:12: sea, even, run
“And the LORD said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him, Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward:”
Shares key themes with Amos 8:12: north, east, fro
“Moreover the soul that shall touch any unclean thing, as the uncleanness of man, or any unclean beast, or any abominable unclean thing, and eat of the flesh of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which pertain unto the LORD, even that soul shall be cut off from his people.”
Shares key themes with Amos 8:12: even, east, fro
“For whosoever eateth the fat of the beast, of which men offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD, even the soul that eateth it shall be cut off from his people.”
Shares key themes with Amos 8:12: even, east, fro
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