Amos 3:6

Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done it?

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Other Translations for Amos 3:6

BSB
If a ram's horn sounds in a city, do the people not tremble? If calamity comes to a city, has not the LORD caused it?
AKJV
Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD has not done it?
CPDV
Will the trumpet sound in a city, and the people not become frightened? Will there be disaster in a city, which the Lord has not done?
ERV
Shall the trumpet be blown in a city, and the people not be afraid? shalt evil befall a city, and the LORD hath not done it?
NHEB
Does the trumpet alarm sound in a city, without the people being afraid? Does disaster happen to a city, unless the LORD has done it?
SMT
If the trumpet shall be struck in the city and the people not be terrified? if evil shall be in the city and Jehovah did not?

Commentary for Amos 3:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Amos 3:6
Summary
God author of all events
Event
Divine causation explained
Estimated Time Period
c. 750 BC
Category
Teaching