Amos 3:4

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?

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Other Translations for Amos 3:4

BSB
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?
AKJV
Will a lion roar in the forest, when he has no prey? will a young lion cry out of his den, if he have taken nothing?
CPDV
Will a lion roar in the forest, unless he has prey? Will the lion's young cry out from his den, unless he has taken something?
ERV
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?
NHEB
Will a lion roar in the thicket, when he has no prey? Does a young lion cry out of his den, if he has caught nothing?
SMT
Will the lion roar in the forest and not tearing in pieces for him? will the young lion give his voice from his cave if he took nothing?

Commentary for Amos 3:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Amos 3:4
Summary
Actions follow naturally from circumstances
Event
Analogies presented
Estimated Time Period
c. 750 BC
Category
Wisdom