Amos 3:3 bbe — Is it possible for two to go walking together, if not by agreement?

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"Is it possible for two to go walking together, if not by agreement?"

— Amos 3:3, Bible in Basic English

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Amos 3 — Context

Give ear to this word which the Lord has said against you, O children of Israel, against all the family which I took up out of the land of Egypt, saying,

You only of all the families of the earth have I taken care of: for this reason I will send punishment on you for all your sins.

Is it possible for two to go walking together, if not by agreement?

Will a lion give his loud cry in the woodland when no food is there? will the voice of the young lion be sounding from his hole if he has taken nothing?

Is it possible for a bird to be taken in a net on the earth where no net has been put for him? will the net come up from the earth if it has taken nothing at all?

If the horn is sounded in the town will the people not be full of fear? will evil come on a town if the Lord has not done it?

Amos 3:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 3:3 say?

Amos 3:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Is it possible for two to go walking together, if not by agreement?”

Where is Amos 3:3 in the Bible?

Amos 3:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 3, verse 3.

Who wrote Amos?

Amos is traditionally attributed to Amos, a shepherd and fig-farmer from Tekoa. It was written c. 760–750 BC.

What is the book of Amos about?

Amos, a working shepherd from Judah, is sent north to confront Israel's outward prosperity and inward injustice. With searing rhetoric he denounces oppression of the poor and empty religion, calling for justice to roll down like waters.

What are the major themes of Amos?

Amos explores themes including Justice, Social Sin, Empty Religion, Day of the LORD, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of Amos 3:3.

What translation should I read Amos 3:3 in?

Amos 3:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Amos 3:3?

Amos 3:3 reads (BBE): “Is it possible for two to go walking together, if not by agreement?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Amos 3:3 bbe — Is it possible for two to go walking together, if not by agreement?

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