Amos 3:4

New American Bible - revised edition

Does a lion roar in the forest when it has no prey? Does a young lion cry out from its den unless it has seized something?

Cross References

Psalm 104:21

Young lions roar for prey; they seek their food from God.

Hosea 11:10

They shall follow the Lord, who roars like a lion; When he roars, his children shall come frightened from the west,

Hosea 5:14

For I am like a lion to Ephraim, like a young lion to the house of Judah; It is I who tear the prey and depart, I carry it away and no one can save it.

Amos 1:2

He said: The Lord roars from Zion, and raises his voice from Jerusalem; The pastures of the shepherds languish, and the summit of Carmel withers.

Amos 3:3

Do two journey together unless they have agreed?

Amos 3:5

Does a bird swoop down on a trap on the ground when there is no lure for it? Does a snare spring up from the ground without catching anything?

Amos 3:8

The lion has roared, who would not fear? The Lord God has spoken, who would not prophesy?