Amos 3:5 nasb — Does a bird fall into a trap on the ground when there is no bait in it? Does a trap spring up from the earth when it ca…

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"Does a bird fall into a trap on the ground when there is no bait in it? Does a trap spring up from the earth when it captures nothing at all?"

— Amos 3:5, NASB

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Amos 3 — Context

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"You only have I chosen among all the families of the earth; Therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities."

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Do two men walk together unless they have made an appointment?

4

Does a lion roar in the forest when he has no prey? Does a young lion growl from his den unless he has captured something?

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Does a bird fall into a trap on the ground when there is no bait in it? Does a trap spring up from the earth when it captures nothing at all?

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If a trumpet is blown in a city will not the people tremble? If a calamity occurs in a city has not the LORD done it?

7

Surely the Lord GOD does nothing Unless He reveals His secret counsel To His servants the prophets.

8

A lion has roared! Who will not fear? The Lord GOD has spoken! Who can but prophesy?

Amos 3:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 3:5 say?
Amos 3:5 in the NASB reads: “Does a bird fall into a trap on the ground when there is no bait in it? Does a trap spring up from the earth when it captures nothing at all?”
Where is Amos 3:5 in the Bible?
Amos 3:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 3, verse 5.
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 3:5.
What translation should I read Amos 3:5 in?
Amos 3:5 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 3:5?
Amos 3:5 reads (NASB): “Does a bird fall into a trap on the ground when there is no bait in it? Does a trap spring up from the earth when it captures nothing at all?” 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.
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