Amos 3:7 - Witnesses Against Israel

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Witnesses Against Israel
…6If a ram’s horn sounds in a city, do the people not tremble? If calamity comes to a city, has not the LORD caused it? 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?…

Cross References

Jeremiah 23:18
But which of them has stood in the council of the LORD to see and hear His word? Who has given heed to His word and obeyed it?Daniel 2:22
He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.Isaiah 42:9
Behold, the former things have happened, and now I declare new things. Before they spring forth I proclaim them to you.”Genesis 18:17
And the LORD said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do?Psalm 25:14
The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.Revelation 1:1
This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John,John 15:15
No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not understand what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because everything I have learned from My Father I have made known to you.Matthew 13:11
He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.1 Corinthians 2:10
But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.Ephesians 3:5
which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets.2 Peter 1:21
For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.Acts 2:17
‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.Hebrews 1:1-2
On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets. / But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.Numbers 12:6
He said, “Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, will reveal Myself to him in a vision; I will speak to him in a dream.2 Kings 6:12
But one of his servants replied, “No one, my lord the king. For Elisha, the prophet in Israel, tells the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.”

Genesis 6:13
And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth.

Genesis 18:17
And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do;

1 Kings 22:19-23
And he said, Hear thou therefore the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him on his right hand and on his left…

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Amos 3

Surely the Lord GOD does nothing
This phrase emphasizes the sovereignty and intentionality of God in His actions. It reflects the biblical theme that God is in control of history and events. The use of "Lord GOD" (YHWH Elohim) underscores His authority and covenant relationship with Israel. This aligns with other scriptures such as Isaiah 46:10, where God declares the end from the beginning, highlighting His omniscience and omnipotence.

without revealing His plan
God's transparency in His dealings with humanity is highlighted here. The term "revealing" suggests that God communicates His intentions and purposes, often through divine revelation. This is consistent with the biblical narrative where God shares His plans with key figures, such as Abraham in Genesis 18:17-19, where God reveals His intentions regarding Sodom and Gomorrah. It underscores the idea that God desires a relationship with His people, where they are informed and involved in His divine purposes.

to His servants the prophets
Prophets in the Old Testament were chosen individuals who served as God's mouthpieces. They were often called to deliver messages of warning, guidance, and hope to the people of Israel. This phrase indicates the special role of prophets as intermediaries between God and His people. Prophets like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel received divine revelations that were crucial for guiding the nation. This also points to the continuity of God's communication, as seen in the New Testament with John the Baptist and ultimately Jesus Christ, who is considered the ultimate prophet, priest, and king.

Persons / Places / Events

1. Amos
A prophet from Tekoa, a small town in Judah, who was called by God to deliver messages of judgment and hope to the Northern Kingdom of Israel.

2. The Lord GOD (Yahweh)
The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who communicates His will and plans through His chosen prophets.

3. Prophets
Individuals chosen by God to receive and communicate His divine revelations to the people. In the context of Amos, they serve as God's mouthpiece to warn and guide Israel.

4. Israel
The Northern Kingdom, which had turned away from God and was facing impending judgment due to its idolatry and social injustices.

5. Divine Revelation
The act of God disclosing His will and plans to humanity, particularly through His prophets.

Teaching Points

God's Sovereignty and Communication
God is sovereign and actively involved in the world, choosing to reveal His plans to humanity through His prophets.

The Role of Prophets
Prophets serve as God's messengers, and their role is crucial in understanding God's will and direction for His people.

The Importance of Revelation
Divine revelation is essential for guiding believers in truth and righteousness, and it requires discernment to distinguish true prophecy from false.

Listening to God's Word
Believers are called to be attentive to God's word, as revealed through Scripture and the Holy Spirit, and to respond in obedience.

The Continuity of God's Revelation
While God spoke through prophets in the past, He has ultimately revealed Himself through Jesus Christ, and believers are to seek understanding through the entirety of Scripture.

Verse 7. - This and the following verse apply the foregoing, parables All the evils announced come from the Lord; but he brings none of them on the people without first warning by his prophets (comp. John 13:19; John 14:29). His secret (sod); unrevealed till then. Septuagint, παιδείαν, "instruction;" so the Arabic. Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Surely
כִּ֣י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

the Lord
אֲדֹנָ֥י (’ă·ḏō·nāy)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 136: The Lord

GOD
יְהוִ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069: YHWH

does
יַעֲשֶׂ֛ה (ya·‘ă·śeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

nothing
לֹ֧א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

without
כִּ֚י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

revealing
גָּלָ֣ה (gā·lāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1540: To denude, to exile, to reveal

His plan
סוֹד֔וֹ (sō·w·ḏōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5475: A session, company of persons, intimacy, consultation, a secret

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

His servants
עֲבָדָ֖יו (‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant

the prophets.
הַנְּבִיאִֽים׃ (han·nə·ḇî·’îm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet

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