Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Amos 3:6 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Amos 3:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Amos chapter 3 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done it? be afraid: or, run together? the LORD: or, shall not the L.doe somewhat?”
Amos 3:6 (KJV)
Historical Context for Amos 3:6
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Commentary on Amos 3:6
Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? (אִם־יִתָּקַע שׁוֹפָר בְּעִיר וְעָם לֹא יֶחֱרָדוּ)—The shofar (ram's horn trumpet) signaled military invasion, summoning citizens to defensive action. Charad (be afraid/tremble) describes the visceral terror when enemy attack is announced. Shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done it? (אִם־תִּהְיֶה רָעָה בְּעִיר וַיהוָה לֹא עָשָׂה)—Ra'ah (evil/calamity) here means disaster, not moral evil. This climactic question asserts God's absolute sovereignty over judgment.The final cause-effect pair reaches theological be...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Amos 3:6
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“and create darkness. I make peace”
“against the fortified cities”
“saying”
“you meant evil against me”
“we persuade men”
“King of the nations? for to you does it appertain; because among all the wise men of the nations”
“being delivered up by the determined counsel and foreknowledge of God”
“and publish in Jerusalem; and say”
“you children of Benjamin”
“For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.”