Will a lion roar in the forest, when he has no prey? — Then, further, each question by itself suggests its own thought. Amos had al…

Lion.— The questions suggest that the prey is being seized. This is intimated by the lion’s roar, the loud roar of the lion in the…

The Prophet here gathers comparisons, which may, however, be reduced to five specific points:

1. He shows that he did not speak empty wor…

Will a lion roar in the forest when he has no prey ? &c.] He will not, unless he has it in his sight, or in his paws; he …

The distinguishing favors of God to us, if they do not restrain from sin, will not exempt from punishment. They could not expect communion with God…