Bible Verse Lookup
Am 8:11
Chapter 8
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The Lord says: “Days are coming when I will send famine upon the land; not hunger for bread or thirst for water, but for hearing the word of the Lord.
The Lord says: “Days are coming when I will send famine upon the land; not hunger for bread or thirst for water, but for hearing the word of the Lord.
Commentaries
Visions.
The final part of this book includes five visions and oracles, mixed with the encounter between Amos and Amaziah, the high priest of the Temple of Bethel. The main message of the first four visions is clear: Amos does not enjoy predicting misfortune, nor does the Lord take pleasure in destroying his people; however, Israel’s stubbornness in resisting repentance leaves no room for the Lord’s mercy and forgiveness.
Day of Judgment.
The most bitter mourning is that of the only son (cf. Zec 12:10). Too late, the people will seek words of comfort from God, when they are already wandering aimlessly (12). The stubbornness of living in an illusion causes young people to lose their ability to discern, ultimately leading them to turn to idols that cannot save them (13-14).