Amos 3:5

Can a bird fall in a trap on the ground 1 when no bait is set for him? 1 Will a trap spring up from the ground 1 when it has not caught anything? 1

Unlocked Literal Bible

In The King James Version

Can a bird fall in a snare upon the earth, where no gin is for him? shall one take up a snare from the earth, and have taken nothing at all?

In Context

4Will a lion roar in the forest 1 when he has no victim? 1 Will a young lion growl from his den 1 if he has caught nothing? 1

6If a trumpet sounds in a city, 1 will the people not tremble? 1 If disaster overtakes a city, 1 has Yahweh not sent it? 1

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Cross References

Jeremiah 31:28In the past, I kept them under surveillance in order to uproot them and to tear them down, to overthrow, destroy, and bring them harm. But in the coming days, I will watch over them, in order to build them up and to plant them—this is Yahweh's declaration.

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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