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God's Warnings Have a Cause
Commentators unanimously explain that just as a lion only roars when it has found prey, God's prophetic warnings are not empty threats. They are a direct and certain response to sin, signaling that judgment is near. As John Calvin notes, God does not 'cry out for nothing'; His words carry the weight of impending action.
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Amos
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Albert Barnes
On Amos 3:4
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Amos 3:4
19th Century
Bishop
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…
John Calvin
On Amos 3:3–8
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet here gathers comparisons, which may, however, be reduced to five specific points:
- He shows that he did not speak empty wor…
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John Gill
On Amos 3:4
17th Century
Pastor
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 …
Matthew Henry
On Amos 3:1–8
17th Century
Minister
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…