Amos 3:4

Does a lion roar in the forest when there is no prey for him? Does a young lion cry out in his den unless he has caught something?

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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

3Do two walk together unless they agreed to meet?

5Does a bird swoop down into a trap if no bait is set for it? Does a trap spring up from the ground if nothing sets it off?

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Cross References

Psalms 104:21Young lions that roar for their prey, seeking their meat from God.

Hosea 11:10They will follow after the Lord. Like a lion he will roar, and when he roars his children will come trembling from the west.

Amos 3:8The lion has roared; who does 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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