Amos 3:7
Surely the Lord Yahweh will do nothing 1 unless he reveals his plan to his servants the prophets. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
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 has roared; 1 who will not fear? 1 The Lord Yahweh has spoken; 1 who will not prophesy? 1
Cross References
Genesis 18:17But Yahweh said, “Should I hide from Abraham what I am about to do,
1 Kings 22:19Then Micaiah said, “Therefore hear the word of Yahweh: I saw Yahweh sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven were standing by him on his right hand and on his left.
2 Kings 6:12So one of his servants said, “No, my master, king, for Elisha the prophet in Israel tells the king of Israel the words that you speak in your own bedroom!”
2 Kings 22:20See, I will gather you to your ancestors, and you will be gathered to your grave in peace. Your eyes will not see all the disaster that I will bring upon this place.'”'” So the men took this message back to the king.
Isaiah 18:4This is what Yahweh said to me, “I will quietly observe from my home, 1 like the simmering heat in sunshine, like a cloud of mist in the heat of harvest. 1
Daniel 9:22He gave me understanding and said to me, “Daniel, I have now come out to give you insight and understanding.
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 →