Amos 4:8 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

People from two or three cities would travel to just one city looking for water, but there still wasn't enough to go around. Even then, you didn't come back to me, says the Lord.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even when life gets desperate, some people still won't turn back to God.

Explore Similar Verses

Acts 21:31

While they were trying to kill him, word got to the Roman commander that the whole city of Jerusalem was losing it — complete chaos everywhere.

Hebrews 11:30

It was faith that brought down the walls of Jericho after the people walked around the city for seven days.

Ezekiel 36:35

People will look around and be like, 'Wait, this place that was completely trashed and empty? Now it's literally like the Garden of Eden.' All those broken-down, abandoned cities are now thriving again — rebuilt, protected, and full of life.

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save

Explore Similar Verses

Ask the AI Assistant

Translation & Methodology Sources