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Nothing Happens by Chance
Commentators explain that the image of a bird falling into a pre-set snare teaches a powerful lesson about God's sovereignty. Calamities and national judgments are not random accidents or 'bad fortune.' Rather, they are intentionally ordained by God, who, like a fowler, sets the circumstances in motion to fulfill His divine purposes. This should lead believers to look for God's hand in times of trouble.
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Amos
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Albert Barnes
On Amos 3:5
18th Century
Theologian
Can a bird fall in a snare - Again, the bird taken in the snare is the image of those drawn down from heaven, where our conversation is<…
Charles Ellicott
On Amos 3:5
19th Century
Bishop
Can a bird. —Better, Does the snare rise up from the ground, and take nothing at all?" The English Version's "take up" is…
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 3:5
17th Century
Pastor
Can a bird fall in a snare upon the earth, where no gin [is] for him
&c.] No, there must be a snare set, or a bird c…
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…