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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/amos/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Surely the Sovereign LORD does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/amos/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Indeed, the Sovereign LORD never does anything until he reveals his plans to his servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/amos/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“For the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/amos/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/amos/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/amos/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Surely the Lord GOD does nothing, Unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/amos/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Certainly the Lord GOD does nothing Unless He reveals His secret plan To His servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/amos/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Surely the Lord GOD does nothing Unless He reveals His secret counsel To His servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/amos/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Surely the Lord GOD does nothing Unless He reveals His secret counsel To His servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/amos/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Surely Lord Yahweh does nothing Unless He reveals His secret counsel To His slaves the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/amos/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Surely the Lord GOD does nothing Without revealing His secret plan [of the judgment to come] To His servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/amos/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing his counsel to his servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/amos/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His counsel to His servants the prophets. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/amos/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Surely the Lord Jehovah will do nothing, except he reveal his secret unto his servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/amos/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Whatever the LORD God plans to do, he tells his servants, the prophets. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/amos/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/amos/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Certainly, the Almighty LORD doesn't do anything unless he [first] reveals his secret to his servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/amos/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The Sovereign LORD never does anything without revealing his plan to his servants, the prophets. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/amos/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Truly the Lord GOD will do nothing he has mentioned without revealing his purposes to his servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/amos/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/amos/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Certainly the sovereign LORD does nothing without first revealing his plan to his servants the prophets. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/amos/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, unless he reveals his secret to his servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/amos/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret to his servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/amos/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Surely the Lord Yahweh will do nothing, unless he reveals his secret to his servants the prophets. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/amos/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For Lord YHWH does nothing, "" Except He has revealed His counsel to His servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/amos/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For the Lord Jehovah doth nothing, Except He hath revealed His counsel unto His servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/amos/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For the Lord Jehovah will not do a word but he will uncover his secret to his servants the prophets.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/amos/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For the Lord God doth nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/amos/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For the Lord God does not fulfill his word, unless he has revealed his secret to his servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/amos/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />(Indeed, the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/amos/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Surely the Lord GOD does nothing, without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/amos/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Surely the LORD God does nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/amos/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because The Lord of Lords does nothing unless he reveals his secret to his Servants the Prophets<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/amos/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For the Lord GOD will do nothing, But He revealeth His counsel unto His servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/amos/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For the Lord God will do nothing, without revealing instruction to his servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/amos/3-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/u4uh7eMswjw?start=423" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/amos/3.htm">Witnesses Against Israel</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>If 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? <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">Surely</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">the Lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/3069.htm" title="3069: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- YHWH. A variation of Yhovah.">GOD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ya·‘ă·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">does</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">nothing</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: dā·ḇār (N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">without</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/1540.htm" title="1540: gā·lāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To uncover, remove. A primitive root; to denude; by implication, to exile; figuratively, to reveal.">revealing</a> <a href="/hebrew/5475.htm" title="5475: sō·w·ḏōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Council, counsel. From yacad; a session, i.e. Company of persons; by implication, intimacy, consultation, a secret.">His plan</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">His servants</a> <a href="/hebrew/5030.htm" title="5030: han·nə·ḇî·’îm (Art:: N-mp) -- A spokesman, speaker, prophet. From naba'; a prophet or inspired man.">the prophets.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>The lion has roared—who will not fear? The Lord GOD has spoken—who will not prophesy?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-18.htm">Jeremiah 23:18</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-22.htm">Daniel 2:22</a></span><br />He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-9.htm">Isaiah 42:9</a></span><br />Behold, the former things have happened, and now I declare new things. Before they spring forth I proclaim them to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-17.htm">Genesis 18:17</a></span><br />And the LORD said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/25-14.htm">Psalm 25:14</a></span><br />The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-1.htm">Revelation 1:1</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-15.htm">John 15:15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-11.htm">Matthew 13:11</a></span><br />He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">1 Corinthians 2:10</a></span><br />But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/3-5.htm">Ephesians 3:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/1-21.htm">2 Peter 1:21</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-17.htm">Acts 2:17</a></span><br />‘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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-1.htm">Hebrews 1:1-2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/12-6.htm">Numbers 12:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/6-12.htm">2 Kings 6:12</a></span><br />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.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he reveals his secret to his servants the prophets.</p><p class="hdg">but.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/6-13.htm">Genesis 6:13</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/18-17.htm">Genesis 18:17</a></b></br> And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/22-19.htm">1 Kings 22:19-23</a></b></br> 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… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joel/3-21.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/hosea/10-6.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/amos/3-3.htm">Except</a> <a href="/hosea/10-4.htm">Making</a> <a href="/daniel/3-14.htm">Plan</a> <a href="/amos/2-12.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/hosea/2-10.htm">Reveal</a> <a href="/hosea/7-1.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/daniel/2-29.htm">Revealeth</a> <a href="/daniel/2-22.htm">Revealing</a> <a href="/daniel/2-29.htm">Reveals</a> <a href="/hosea/13-12.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/joel/2-29.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/amos/1-8.htm">Sovereign</a> <a href="/joel/2-21.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/amos/3-6.htm">Unless</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/amos/8-9.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/micah/4-12.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/amos/9-8.htm">Except</a> <a href="/amos/6-5.htm">Making</a> <a href="/micah/2-1.htm">Plan</a> <a href="/amos/7-14.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Reveal</a> <a href="/matthew/10-26.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/job/12-22.htm">Revealeth</a> <a href="/romans/8-19.htm">Revealing</a> <a href="/john/5-20.htm">Reveals</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-6.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/micah/6-4.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/amos/3-8.htm">Sovereign</a> <a href="/amos/4-2.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/matthew/5-20.htm">Unless</a><div class="vheading2">Amos 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/amos/3-1.htm">The necessity of God's judgment against Israel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/amos/3-9.htm">The publication of it, with the causes thereof.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/amos/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/amos/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/amos/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Surely the Lord GOD does nothing</b><br>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 <a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a>, where God declares the end from the beginning, highlighting His omniscience and omnipotence.<p><b>without revealing His plan</b><br>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 <a href="/genesis/18-17.htm">Genesis 18:17-19</a>, 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.<p><b>to His servants the prophets</b><br>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.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/amos.htm">Amos</a></b><br>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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord_god.htm">The Lord GOD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who communicates His will and plans through His chosen prophets.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/prophets.htm">Prophets</a></b><br>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.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The Northern Kingdom, which had turned away from God and was facing impending judgment due to its idolatry and social injustices.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/divine_revelation.htm">Divine Revelation</a></b><br>The act of God disclosing His will and plans to humanity, particularly through His prophets.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_communication.htm">God's Sovereignty and Communication</a></b><br>God is sovereign and actively involved in the world, choosing to reveal His plans to humanity through His prophets.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a></b><br>Prophets serve as God's messengers, and their role is crucial in understanding God's will and direction for His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_revelation.htm">The Importance of Revelation</a></b><br>Divine revelation is essential for guiding believers in truth and righteousness, and it requires discernment to distinguish true prophecy from false.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/listening_to_god's_word.htm">Listening to God's Word</a></b><br>Believers are called to be attentive to God's word, as revealed through Scripture and the Holy Spirit, and to respond in obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_continuity_of_god's_revelation.htm">The Continuity of God's Revelation</a></b><br>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.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_amos_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Amos 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_god_act_without_telling_prophets.htm">Amos 3:7: How can God do nothing without informing prophets first, and are there instances in the Bible contradicting this idea? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/should_you_disregard_prophecies.htm">Should you disregard prophecies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_prophets'_role_in_god's_plan.htm">What role do prophets play in God's plan?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_essence_of_prophecy.htm">What is the essence of prophetic insight?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/amos/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - 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. <a href="/john/13-19.htm">John 13:19</a>; <a href="/john/14-29.htm">John 14:29</a>). <span class="cmt_word">His secret</span> (<span class="accented">sod</span>); unrevealed till then. Septuagint, <span class="greek">παιδείαν</span>, "instruction;" so the Arabic. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/amos/3-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Surely</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Lord</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדֹנָ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> </span><span class="str2">The Lord</span><br /><br /><span class="word">GOD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוִ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> </span><span class="str2">YHWH</span><br /><br /><span class="word">does</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעֲשֶׂ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·śeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">nothing</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֧א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">without</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֚י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">revealing</span><br /><span class="heb">גָּלָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(gā·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1540.htm">Strong's 1540: </a> </span><span class="str2">To denude, to exile, to reveal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His plan</span><br /><span class="heb">סוֹד֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(sō·w·ḏōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5475.htm">Strong's 5475: </a> </span><span class="str2">A session, company of persons, intimacy, consultation, a secret</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His servants</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲבָדָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the prophets.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנְּבִיאִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(han·nə·ḇî·’îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5030.htm">Strong's 5030: </a> </span><span class="str2">A spokesman, speaker, prophet</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/amos/3-7.htm">OT Prophets: Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord Yahweh will do nothing (Amo. 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