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Jan 24, 2017 · What I have described as a feature of southern American conversation demonstrates the use of rhetorical questions to answer other questions, but it contrasts with Amos 3:3-8 in a couple of important ways. First, the implied answer of Amos’ questions is “no” rather than “yes.”.
Amos said this from his own experience, who, having been a herdsman in the wilderness of Tekoa, had often heard a lion roar, which had put him into a panic, both for himself, and the cattle he kept; the figure is explained in the next clause:
In this context, it suggests a natural and instinctive reaction to the overwhelming power and authority of God, much like the instinctive fear one would feel upon hearing a lion's roar. This rhetorical question implies that it is impossible not to fear when confronted with such a powerful force.
In the next verse Amos used the imagery of a lion to ask two questions. The first question reads, Does a lion roar in the forest when he has no prey? A negative answer is implied here. A lion does not roar unless he has his prey in sight and is ready to jump on it.
Amos 3:8. The lion hath roared, who will not fear? &c.] Amos said this from his own experience, who, having been a herdsman in the wilderness of Tekoa, had often heard a lion roar, which had put him into a panic, both for himself, and the cattle he kept; the figure is explained in the next clause: the Lord God hath spoken, who can but prophesy?
Amos 3:4. Will a lion roar in the forest when he hath no prey? &c.] He will not, unless he has it in his sight, or in his paws; he roars when he first sees it, whereby he terrifies the creature, that it cannot move till he comes up to it; and when he has got it in his paws, he roars over it, to invite others to partake with him.
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