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Amos 3:7-8
New English Translation
Amos 3:7-8
New English Translation
7 Certainly the Sovereign Lord does nothing without first revealing his plan to his servants the prophets.
8 A lion has roared![a] Who is not afraid?
The Sovereign Lord has spoken. Who can refuse to prophesy?[b]
Footnotes
- Amos 3:8 sn The roar of the lion is here a metaphor for impending judgment (see 1:2; cf. 3:4, 12). Verses 7-8 justify Amos’ prophetic ministry and message of warning and judgment. The people should expect a prophetic message prior to divine action.
- Amos 3:8 sn Who can refuse to prophesy? When a message is revealed, the prophet must speak, and the news of impending judgment should cause people to fear.
Amos 3:7-8
King James Version
Amos 3:7-8
King James Version
7 Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.
8 The lion hath roared, who will not fear? the Lord God hath spoken, who can but prophesy?
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Amos 3:7-8
New King James Version
Amos 3:7-8
New King James Version
7 Surely the Lord God does nothing,
Unless (A)He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets.
8 A lion has roared!
Who will not fear?
The Lord God has spoken!
(B)Who can but prophesy?
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