Amos 3:7
For the Lord God does not fulfill his word, unless he has revealed his secret to his servants the prophets.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.
In Context
8The lion will roar, who will not fear? The Lord God has spoken, who will not prophesy?
Cross References
Genesis 18:17And the Lord said: “How could I hide what I am about to do from Abraham,
1 Kings 22:19Yet truly, continuing, he said: “Because of his, listen to the word of the Lord. I saw the Lord sitting upon his throne. And the entire army of heaven was standing beside him, to the right and to the left.
2 Kings 6:12And one of his servants said: “By no means, my lord the king! Rather it is the prophet Elisha, who is in Israel, who is revealing to the king of Israel every word whatsoever that you will speak in your conclave.”
2 Kings 22:20For this reason, I will gather you to your fathers, and you will be gathered to your sepulcher in peace, so that your eyes may not see all the evils that I will bring over this place.”
Isaiah 18:4For the Lord says this to me: I will be quiet, and I will consider in my place, as the light at midday is clear, and as a cloud of dew in the day of the harvest.
Daniel 9:22And he instructed me, and he spoke to me and said, “Now, Daniel, I have come forth to teach you and to help you understand.
Matthew Henry on Amos 3:2-9
God's Remonstrance with Israel. ( b. c. 790.) 1 Hear this word that the Lord hath spoken against you, O children of Israel, against the whole family which I brought up from the land of Egypt, saying, 2 You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities. 3 Can two walk together, except they be agreed? 4 Will a lion roar in the forest, when he hath no prey? will a young lion cry out of his den, if he have taken nothing? 5 Can a bird fall in a snare upon the… Read the whole commentary →