Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Surely the Sovereign LORD does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets. New Living Translation Indeed, the Sovereign LORD never does anything until he reveals his plans to his servants the prophets. English Standard Version “For the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets. Berean Standard Bible Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. Berean Literal Bible Surely the Lord YHWH will not do a thing, that unless He reveals His plan to His servants the prophets. King James Bible Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. New King James Version Surely the Lord GOD does nothing, Unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets. New American Standard Bible Certainly the Lord GOD does nothing Unless He reveals His secret plan To His servants the prophets. NASB 1995 Surely the Lord GOD does nothing Unless He reveals His secret counsel To His servants the prophets. NASB 1977 Surely the Lord GOD does nothing Unless He reveals His secret counsel To His servants the prophets. Legacy Standard Bible Surely Lord Yahweh does nothing Unless He reveals His secret counsel To His slaves the prophets. Amplified Bible Surely the Lord GOD does nothing Without revealing His secret plan [of the judgment to come] To His servants the prophets. Berean Annotated Bible Surely the Lord GOD {Adonai YHWH} does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. Christian Standard Bible Indeed, the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing his counsel to his servants the prophets. Holman Christian Standard Bible Indeed, the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His counsel to His servants the prophets. American Standard Version Surely the Lord Jehovah will do nothing, except he reveal his secret unto his servants the prophets. Contemporary English Version Whatever the LORD God plans to do, he tells his servants, the prophets. English Revised Version Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. GOD'S WORD® Translation Certainly, the Almighty LORD doesn't do anything unless he [first] reveals his secret to his servants the prophets. Good News Translation The Sovereign LORD never does anything without revealing his plan to his servants, the prophets. International Standard Version "Truly the Lord GOD will do nothing he has mentioned without revealing his purposes to his servants the prophets. NET Bible Certainly the sovereign LORD does nothing without first revealing his plan to his servants the prophets. New Heart English Bible Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, unless he reveals his secret to his servants the prophets. Webster's Bible Translation Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret to his servants the prophets. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSurely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. World English Bible Surely the Lord Yahweh will do nothing, unless he reveals his secret to his servants the prophets. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor Lord YHWH does nothing, "" Except He has revealed His counsel to His servants the prophets. Berean Literal Bible Surely the Lord YHWH will not do a thing, that unless He reveals His plan to His servants the prophets. Young's Literal Translation For the Lord Jehovah doth nothing, Except He hath revealed His counsel unto His servants the prophets. Smith's Literal Translation For the Lord Jehovah will not do a word but he will uncover his secret to his servants the prophets. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor the Lord God doth nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets. Catholic Public Domain Version For the Lord God does not fulfill his word, unless he has revealed his secret to his servants the prophets. New American Bible (Indeed, the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets.) New Revised Standard Version Surely the Lord GOD does nothing, without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSurely the LORD God does nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because The Lord of Lords does nothing unless he reveals his secret to his Servants the Prophets OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For the Lord GOD will do nothing, But He revealeth His counsel unto His servants the prophets. Brenton Septuagint Translation For the Lord God will do nothing, without revealing instruction to his servants the prophets. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Witnesses Against Israel…6If 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? 7Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. 8The lion has roared—who will not fear? The Lord GOD has spoken—who will not prophesy?… Cross References Surely the Lord GOD does nothing Daniel 4:35 All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’” Psalm 115:3 Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases. Isaiah 46:10 I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ without revealing His plan Genesis 18:17 And the LORD said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do? Daniel 2:22 He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. Deuteronomy 29:29 The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, so that we may follow all the words of this law. to His servants the prophets. 2 Kings 21:10 And the LORD spoke through His servants the prophets, saying, Jeremiah 7:25 From the day your fathers came out of the land of Egypt until this day, I have sent you all My servants the prophets again and again. Zechariah 1:6 But did not My words and My statutes, which I commanded My servants the prophets, overtake your fathers? They repented and said, ‘Just as the LORD of Hosts purposed to do to us according to our ways and deeds, so He has done to us.’” Jeremiah 23:18 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? Isaiah 42:9 Behold, the former things have happened, and now I declare new things. Before they spring forth I proclaim them to you.” Psalm 25:14 The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them. Revelation 1:1 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, John 15:15 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. Matthew 13:11 He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. 1 Corinthians 2:10 But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. Treasury of Scripture Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he reveals his secret to his servants the prophets. but. Genesis 6:13 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. Genesis 18:17 And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do; 1 Kings 22:19-23 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… Jump to Previous Clear Counsel Except Making Plan Prophets Reveal Revealed Revealeth Revealing Reveals Secret Servants Sovereign Surely UnlessJump to Next Clear Counsel Except Making Plan Prophets Reveal Revealed Revealeth Revealing Reveals Secret Servants Sovereign Surely UnlessAmos 3 1. The necessity of God's judgment against Israel.9. The publication of it, with the causes thereof. Surely the Lord GOD does nothing 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 Isaiah 46:10, where God declares the end from the beginning, highlighting His omniscience and omnipotence. without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets Persons / Places / Events 1. AmosA 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. 2. The Lord GOD (Yahweh) The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who communicates His will and plans through His chosen prophets. 3. Prophets 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. 4. Israel The Northern Kingdom, which had turned away from God and was facing impending judgment due to its idolatry and social injustices. 5. Divine Revelation The act of God disclosing His will and plans to humanity, particularly through His prophets. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and CommunicationGod is sovereign and actively involved in the world, choosing to reveal His plans to humanity through His prophets. The Role of Prophets Prophets serve as God's messengers, and their role is crucial in understanding God's will and direction for His people. The Importance of Revelation Divine revelation is essential for guiding believers in truth and righteousness, and it requires discernment to distinguish true prophecy from false. Listening to God's Word Believers are called to be attentive to God's word, as revealed through Scripture and the Holy Spirit, and to respond in obedience. The Continuity of God's Revelation 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Amos 3:7?2. How does Amos 3:7 emphasize God's communication with His prophets before acting? 3. What role do prophets play in revealing God's plans according to Amos 3:7? 4. How can we discern God's messages today, inspired by Amos 3:7? 5. Connect Amos 3:7 with other scriptures about God's revelations to His prophets. 6. How should Amos 3:7 influence our trust in God's revealed plans? 7. How does Amos 3:7 affirm the role of prophets in revealing God's plans? 8. Why does God choose to reveal His plans through prophets according to Amos 3:7? 9. Does Amos 3:7 imply that God always communicates His intentions before acting? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Amos 3? 11. Amos 3:7: How can God do nothing without informing prophets first, and are there instances in the Bible contradicting this idea? 12. Should you disregard prophecies? 13. What role do prophets play in God's plan? 14. What is the essence of prophetic insight? What Does Amos 3:7 Mean Surely- This opening word signals absolute certainty. God’s actions are never accidental or haphazard. Psalm 33:11 affirms, “The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations.” - The certainty encourages us to trust that everything that follows is an unbreakable truth, not speculation or guesswork. the Lord GOD - The double title (“Adonai Yahweh” in many English translations) underscores both God’s sovereign rule and His covenant faithfulness. Isaiah 46:9-10: “I am God, and there is no other… My purpose will be established, and I will accomplish all My good pleasure.” - This combines majesty with relational commitment, reminding Israel—and us—that the One speaking is both King and Covenant-Keeper. does nothing - Nothing in history or redemption occurs outside His purposeful will. Ephesians 1:11 echoes this: God “works out everything according to the counsel of His will.” - Even judgments and calamities referenced earlier in Amos (3:6) are never random; they are elements in God’s comprehensive plan. without - The word highlights God’s self-chosen transparency. He is not obligated to explain Himself, yet He delights in doing so (Psalm 25:14). - This provides comfort: before divine action, there is divine communication. revealing His plan - God discloses both warning and hope. Genesis 18:17 shows the pattern: “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do?” - His revelations serve multiple purposes: • Call to repentance (Jonah 3:4-10) • Strengthen faith (John 14:29, “I have told you now before it happens, so that when it does occur, you will believe.”) • Display His glory (Isaiah 42:9) to His servants - The recipients are described first as servants, emphasizing obedience and humility. Psalm 119:125: “I am Your servant; give me understanding.” - Service precedes revelation; God shares His counsel with those committed to His will. the prophets - Prophets stand as God’s authorized spokesmen. 2 Peter 1:21: “Men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” - Their messages, once written, become a permanent witness. Hebrews 1:1 reminds us that “God spoke to our fathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways,” and He has now consummated that revelation in His Son, whose words are preserved in Scripture. summary Amos 3:7 assures us that the sovereign Lord governs every event, yet He graciously pulls back the curtain before He acts. He shares His intentions with obedient messengers, whose inspired words are now recorded for our instruction. Because of this, we approach Scripture with confident expectation: when God speaks, He means it, and when He plans, He reveals enough for faith and obedience. Verse 7. - 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. John 13:19; John 14:29). His secret (sod); unrevealed till then. Septuagint, παιδείαν, "instruction;" so the Arabic.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Surelyכִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the Lord אֲדֹנָ֥י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord GOD יְהוִ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH does יַעֲשֶׂ֛ה (ya·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make nothing לֹ֧א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no without כִּ֚י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction revealing גָּלָ֣ה (gā·lāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1540: To denude, to exile, to reveal His plan סוֹד֔וֹ (sō·w·ḏōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5475: A session, company of persons, intimacy, consultation, a secret to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to His servants עֲבָדָ֖יו (‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant the prophets. הַנְּבִיאִֽים׃ (han·nə·ḇî·’îm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet Links Amos 3:7 NIVAmos 3:7 NLT Amos 3:7 ESV Amos 3:7 NASB Amos 3:7 KJV Amos 3:7 BibleApps.com Amos 3:7 Biblia Paralela Amos 3:7 Chinese Bible Amos 3:7 French Bible Amos 3:7 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord Yahweh will do nothing (Amo. 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