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God's Merciful Warning
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse highlights God's mercy. Before executing judgment, God graciously warns His people by revealing His plans to His prophets. This provides a crucial opportunity for repentance to avert disaster. As seen with Noah, Abraham, and Jonah, God foretells calamity so He might not have to inflict it, which makes ignoring the warning a more serious offense.
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Amos
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Albert Barnes
On Amos 3:7
18th Century
Theologian
Surely the Lord God will do—for the Lord God “does.”
Nothing, but He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets—So our Lo…
Charles Ellicott
On Amos 3:6–7
19th Century
Bishop
Surely the Lord ...—In this, and the preceding verse, the future tense should be replaced by a present. Render does nothing,
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 3:7
17th Century
Pastor
Surely the Lord God will do nothing In the world, in a nation or city; no remarkable event has happened, or shall happen,…
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…