Amos 3:8 akjv — The lion has roared, who will not fear? the Lord GOD has spoken, who can but prophesy? ¶

American King James Version

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

— Amos 3:8, American King James Version

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Amos 3 — Context

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Can a bird fall in a snare on the earth, where no gin is for him? shall one take up a snare from the earth, and have taken nothing at all?

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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?

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Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he reveals his secret to his servants the prophets.

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

9

Publish in the palaces at Ashdod, and in the palaces in the land of Egypt, and say, Assemble yourselves on the mountains of Samaria, and behold the great tumults in the middle thereof, and the oppressed in the middle thereof.

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For they know not to do right, says the LORD, who store up violence and robbery in their palaces.

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Therefore thus says the Lord GOD; An adversary there shall be even round about the land; and he shall bring down your strength from you, and your palaces shall be spoiled.

Amos 3:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 3:8 say?
Amos 3:8 in the American King James Version reads: “The lion has roared, who will not fear? the Lord GOD has spoken, who can but prophesy? ¶ ”
Where is Amos 3:8 in the Bible?
Amos 3:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 3, verse 8.
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 3:8.
What translation should I read Amos 3:8 in?
Amos 3:8 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 3:8?
Amos 3:8 reads (AKJV): “The lion has roared, who will not fear? the Lord GOD has spoken, who can but prophesy? ¶ ” 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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