Amos 3:4

Does a lion roar in the forest when he has no prey? Does a young lion growl in his den if he has caught nothing?

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

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?

In Context

3Can two walk together without agreeing where to go?

5Does a bird land in a snare where no bait has been set? Does a trap spring from the ground when it has nothing to catch?

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Cross References

Psalms 104:21The young lions roar for their prey and seek their food from God.

Hosea 11:10They will walk after the LORD; He will roar like a lion. When He roars, His children will come trembling from the west.

Amos 3:8The lion has roared—who will not fear? The Lord GOD has spoken—who will not prophesy?

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 →

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