Amos 8:11

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:

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Other Translations for Amos 8:11

BSB
Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord GOD, when I will send a famine on the land-not a famine of bread or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the LORD.
AKJV
Behold, the days come, said 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:
CPDV
Behold, the days pass, says the Lord, and I will send a famine on the earth: not a famine of bread, nor of thirst for water, but for hearing the word of the Lord.
ERV
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.
NHEB
Look, the days come," says the LORD, "that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the word of the LORD.
SMT
Behold, the days coming, says the Lord Jehovah, and I sent famine into the land; not a famine for bread, and not a thirst for water, but for hearing the words of Jehovah.

Commentary for Amos 8:11

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Overview of Amos 8:11
Summary
Spiritual famine where God's word becomes inaccessible
Event
Word of God withdrawn
Estimated Time Period
c. 760-750 BC
Category
Judgment