Amos 3:8
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Carter Conlon
Octavius Winslow
Peter Hammond
James ArminiusSummary
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
The lion hath roared - God hath sent forth a terrible alarm, Who will not fear? Can any hear such denunciations of Divine wrath and not tremble? The Lord God hath spoken - And those only who are in communion with him have heard the speech. Who can but prophesy? Who can help proclaiming at large the judgment threatened against the nation? But I think נבא naba, here, is to be taken in its natural and ideal signification, to pray, supplicate, or deprecate vengeance. The Lord hath spoken of punishment - who can help supplicating his mercy, that his judgments may be averted?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
As when "the lion roars" (compare Amo 1:2; Amo 3:4), none can help but "fear," so when Jehovah communicates His awful message, the prophet cannot but prophesy. Find not fault with me for prophesying; I must obey God. In a wider sense true of all believers (Act 4:20; Act 5:29).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Publish in the palaces at Ashdod, and in the palaces in the land of Egypt,.... This is spoken to the prophets, to publish and declare in all the courts of the Philistines and Egyptians, and among all the princes and great men therein, the sins of the people of Israel, and the punishment God threatened them with; and let them, even these very Heathens, judge whether there was not a just proportion between them, and whether their sins did not deserve such calamities to be brought upon them, the Lord by his prophets had denounced; and say, assemble yourselves on the mountains of Samaria; the metropolis of the ten tribes, Isa 7:9; and which was built upon a mountain, and several others were about it, and joined to it; where these princes of Ashdod or Azotus in Palestine, and of Egypt, are called to leave their courts, and meet together, to behold the iniquities committed by Israel, and to sit in judgment upon them, and declare their sense of what was just and fitting to be done to such a people: and behold the great tumults in the midst thereof; the riots of its inhabitants, the noise of the mob committing all manner of outrages and wickedness: and the oppressed in the midst thereof; the poor, the fatherless, and the widow, injured in their persons and properties, plundered of their substance, or defrauded of it.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
3:8 God, the lion, has roared from Mount Zion (1:2) and compelled Amos to prophesy (see 7:14-16).
Amos 3:8
Witnesses against Israel
7Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. 8The lion has roared— who will not fear? The Lord GOD has spoken— who will not prophesy?
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The Fellowship of Christ's Suffering
By Carter Conlon65343:201SA 17:35PSA 12:3PSA 22:13PSA 56:3PSA 56:9DAN 6:22JOL 2:28AMO 3:8MRK 15:37EPH 4:81PE 5:8This sermon focuses on the Fellowship of Christ's Suffering as outlined in 1 Peter chapter 5. The speaker emphasizes the need for believers to be sober and vigilant against the adversary, the devil, who seeks to devour. Drawing from biblical examples like Samson, David, Daniel, and others, the message encourages trust in God's strength and empowerment through the Holy Spirit to overcome the enemy's attacks and stand firm in faith.
Reverence for God's Word
By Octavius Winslow0Faithfulness in MinistryReverence for God's Word2CH 18:13PSA 19:10PSA 119:105AMO 3:8MAT 4:41CO 9:162TI 4:2HEB 4:12JAS 1:221PE 2:2Octavius Winslow emphasizes the importance of reverence for God's Word through the example of Micaiah, a faithful prophet who refused to compromise his message for the sake of pleasing King Ahab. Micaiah's unwavering commitment to speak only what God commanded serves as a powerful reminder of the responsibility of ministers and believers alike to uphold the truth of Scripture without dilution or alteration. Winslow calls for a deepened reverence for God's Word, urging believers to trust in its divine authority and to let it guide their lives. He highlights the necessity of preaching the pure Gospel and warns against the dangers of human teachings that stray from biblical truth. Ultimately, the sermon encourages a heartfelt commitment to live by and proclaim the Word of God.
Bible Survey - Amos
By Peter Hammond0AMO 3:8AMO 5:10AMO 5:21AMO 6:8AMO 7:1AMO 8:11AMO 9:1AMO 9:11ACT 15:15Peter Hammond preaches on the prophet Amos, a humble and bold shepherd who fearlessly proclaimed God's truth to the Northern tribes of Israel during a time of peace and prosperity. Amos condemned idolatry, social sin, and injustice, warning of God's judgment on nations and individuals. He emphasized the importance of seeking God, establishing justice, and living righteously. Amos prayed for God's mercy and interceded for the people, showing the power of prayer in affecting God's decisions. The prophet also spoke of restoration, the consequences of rejecting God's Word, and the coming harvest under the reign of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Author & the End of Theology
By James Arminius0AMO 3:81TI 4:62TI 2:15TIT 3:12PE 1:8James Arminius preaches about the importance of embracing Sacred Theology, focusing on the Object, Author, End, and Certainty of this divine science. He emphasizes the necessity of understanding Theology's Object, which is God, and its Author, who is God Himself for Legal Theology and God through Christ for Evangelical Theology. Arminius delves into the End of Theology, highlighting the ultimate goal of union with God and Christ, leading to salvation and eternal glory. He urges his audience, especially the chosen youths, to diligently study the Scriptures, be inspired by the Spirit of Prophesy, and become good ministers of Jesus Christ, sowing the gospel with patience and diligence.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
The lion hath roared - God hath sent forth a terrible alarm, Who will not fear? Can any hear such denunciations of Divine wrath and not tremble? The Lord God hath spoken - And those only who are in communion with him have heard the speech. Who can but prophesy? Who can help proclaiming at large the judgment threatened against the nation? But I think נבא naba, here, is to be taken in its natural and ideal signification, to pray, supplicate, or deprecate vengeance. The Lord hath spoken of punishment - who can help supplicating his mercy, that his judgments may be averted?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
As when "the lion roars" (compare Amo 1:2; Amo 3:4), none can help but "fear," so when Jehovah communicates His awful message, the prophet cannot but prophesy. Find not fault with me for prophesying; I must obey God. In a wider sense true of all believers (Act 4:20; Act 5:29).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Publish in the palaces at Ashdod, and in the palaces in the land of Egypt,.... This is spoken to the prophets, to publish and declare in all the courts of the Philistines and Egyptians, and among all the princes and great men therein, the sins of the people of Israel, and the punishment God threatened them with; and let them, even these very Heathens, judge whether there was not a just proportion between them, and whether their sins did not deserve such calamities to be brought upon them, the Lord by his prophets had denounced; and say, assemble yourselves on the mountains of Samaria; the metropolis of the ten tribes, Isa 7:9; and which was built upon a mountain, and several others were about it, and joined to it; where these princes of Ashdod or Azotus in Palestine, and of Egypt, are called to leave their courts, and meet together, to behold the iniquities committed by Israel, and to sit in judgment upon them, and declare their sense of what was just and fitting to be done to such a people: and behold the great tumults in the midst thereof; the riots of its inhabitants, the noise of the mob committing all manner of outrages and wickedness: and the oppressed in the midst thereof; the poor, the fatherless, and the widow, injured in their persons and properties, plundered of their substance, or defrauded of it.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
3:8 God, the lion, has roared from Mount Zion (1:2) and compelled Amos to prophesy (see 7:14-16).