Amos 8:12
“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 Yahweh, and will not find it.”
— Amos 8:12
About this verse
Amos 8:12 comes from the book of Amos, written during the Divided Kingdom (~930 BC) period. The setting is israel northern. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is prophetic. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include desperate seeking, spiritual emptiness. Notable phrases: wander from sea to sea; seek the word of Yahweh; will not find it. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
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Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
Emotion
seeking
Type
prophecy
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