Amos 3:8

The lion hath roared, who will not fear? the Lord GOD hath spoken, who can but prophesy?

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Other Translations for Amos 3:8

BSB
The lion has roared-who will not fear? The Lord GOD has spoken-who will not prophesy?
AKJV
The lion has roared, who will not fear? the Lord GOD has spoken, who can but prophesy?
CPDV
The lion will roar, who will not fear? The Lord God has spoken, who will not prophesy?
ERV
The lion hath roared, who will not fear? the Lord GOD hath spoken, who can but prophesy?
NHEB
The lion has roared. Who will not fear? The Lord GOD has spoken. Who can but prophesy?
SMT
The lion roared, who shall not be afraid? the Lord Jehovah spake, who shall not prophesy?

Commentary for Amos 3:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Amos 3:8
Summary
Divine speech compels prophetic response
Event
Prophetic obligation described
Estimated Time Period
c. 750 BC
Category
Prophecy