Amos 8:12

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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Amos 8:12

BSB
People will stagger from sea to sea and roam from north to east, seeking the word of the LORD, but they will not find it.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
And they will move even from sea to sea, and from the North all the way to the East. They will wander around seeking the word of the Lord, and they will not find it.
ERV
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.
NHEB
They will wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east; they will run back and forth to seek the word of the LORD, and will not find it.
SMT
And they wandered from sea even to sea, and from the north and even to the sunrising, they shall run up and down to seek the word of Jehovah and they shall not find.

Commentary for Amos 8:12

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Overview of Amos 8:12
Summary
People desperately search everywhere but cannot find God's word
Place
Israel
Event
Fruitless searching
Estimated Time Period
c. 760-750 BC
Category
Judgment