Amos 3:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 3:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 3:4 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Will 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? cr..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 3:4 — KJV
“Will 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? cry: Heb. give forth his voice”
— Amos 3:4 (KJV)
Amos 3:4 in Context — About the Book of Amos
Amos was a shepherd sent to confront prosperous, religious, unjust Israel. His thunderous demand — let justice roll on like a river — still defines what God expects from worshippers: not louder songs, but fairness for the poor and honesty in the gates.
Cross-References for Amos 3:4
“For thus hath the LORD spoken unto me, Like as the lion and the young lion roaring on his prey, when a multitude of shepherds is called forth against him, he will not be afraid of their voice, nor abase himself for the noise of them: so shall the LORD of hosts come down to fight for mount Zion, and for the hill thereof. noise: or, multitude”
Shares key themes with Amos 3:4: lion, roar, hath
“The young lions roared upon him, and yelled, and they made his land waste: his cities are burned without inhabitant. yelled: Heb. gave out their voice”
Shares key themes with Amos 3:4: lion, roar, young
“Mine heritage is unto me as a lion in the forest; it crieth out against me: therefore have I hated it. crieth...: or, yelleth: Heb. giveth out his voice”
Shares key themes with Amos 3:4: lion, forest, heb
“Hath given forth upon usury, and hath taken increase: shall he then live? he shall not live: he hath done all these abominations; he shall surely die; his blood shall be upon him. blood: Heb. bloods”
Shares key themes with Amos 3:4: hath, taken, heb
“Neither hath oppressed any, hath not withholden the pledge, neither hath spoiled by violence, but hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment, hath not...: Heb. hath not pledged the pledge, or, taken to pledge”
Shares key themes with Amos 3:4: hath, den, taken
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