Amos 4:8

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.

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Other Translations for Amos 4:8

BSB

People staggered from city to city for water to drink, but they were not satisfied; yet you did not return to Me," declares the LORD.

AKJV

So two or three cities wandered to one city, to drink water; but they were not satisfied: yet have you not returned to me, said the LORD.

CPDV

And two and three cities went to one city, in order to drink water, and they were not satisfied. And you did not return to me, says the Lord.

ERV

So two or three cities wandered unto one city to drink water, and were not satisfied: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the LORD.

NHEB

So two or three cities staggered to one city to drink water, and were not satisfied: yet you haven't returned to me," says the LORD.

SMT

And two, three cities wandered about to one city to drink water, and they will not be satisfied: and they turned not back even to me, says Jehovah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Amos 4:8

SotwoH8147NounorthreeH7969Noun citiesH5892Noun Masculine wanderedH5128VerbuntooneH259Adjective cityH5892Noun MasculinetodrinkH8354Verb waterH4325Noun MasculinebuttheywerenotsatisfiedH7646VerbyethaveyenotreturnedH7725VerbuntomesaithH5002Noun MasculinetheLORDH3068Proper Name

Commentary for Amos 4:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Amos 4:8

Summary

Water shortage forced people to seek relief

Place

Israel

Event

Water scarcity and migration

Estimated Time Period

c. 760 BC