Amos 3:5

Old Testament Minor Prophet ASV (1901)

Can a bird fall in a snare upon the earth, where no gin is [set] for him? shall a snare spring up from the ground, and have taken nothing at all?

Amos 3:5 — American Standard Version

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Context — Amos 3

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.

2You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will visit upon you all your iniquities.

3Shall two walk together, except they have agreed?

4Will a lion roar in the forest, when he hath no prey? will a young lion cry out of his den, if he have taken nothing?

5Can a bird fall in a snare upon the earth, where no gin is [set] for him? shall a snare spring up from the ground, and have taken nothing at all?

6Shall the trumpet be blown in a city, and the people not be afraid? shall evil befall a city, and Jehovah hath not done it?

7Surely the Lord Jehovah will do nothing, except he reveal his secret unto his servants the prophets.

8The lion hath roared; who will not fear? The Lord Jehovah hath spoken; who can but prophesy?

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