Amos 3:8
ContextNET © | A lion has roared! 1 Who is not afraid? The sovereign Lord has spoken! Who can refuse to prophesy? 2 |
NIV © | The lion has roared—who will not fear? The Sovereign LORD has spoken—who can but prophesy? |
NASB © | A lion has roared! Who will not fear? The Lord GOD has spoken! Who can but prophesy? |
NLT © | The lion has roared––tremble in fear! The Sovereign LORD has spoken––I dare not refuse to proclaim his message! |
MSG © | The lion has roared--who isn't frightened? GOD has spoken--what prophet can keep quiet? |
BBE © | The cry of the lion is sounding; who will not have fear? The Lord God has said the word; is it possible for the prophet to keep quiet? |
NRSV © | The lion has roared; who will not fear? The Lord GOD has spoken; who can but prophesy? |
NKJV © | A lion has roared! Who will not fear? The Lord GOD has spoken! Who can but prophesy? |
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NET © | A lion has roared! 1 Who is not afraid? The sovereign Lord has spoken! Who can refuse to prophesy? 2 |
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1 sn The roar of the lion is here a metaphor for impending judgment (see 1:2; cf. 3:4, 12). Verses 7-8 justify Amos’ prophetic ministry and message of warning and judgment. The people should expect a prophetic message prior to divine action. 2 sn Who can refuse to prophesy? When a message is revealed, the prophet must speak, and the news of impending judgment should cause people to fear. |