Amos 3:6

“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?”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Amos 3:6

Shall a trumpet be blowen in the citie, and the people not be afraid? shall there be euill in a citie, and the Lord hath not done it?
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

If a trumpet is blown in a city will not the people tremble? If a calamity occurs in a city has not the LORD done it?
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Shall the trumpet be blown in a city, and the people not be afraid? shall evil befall a city, and Jehovah hath not done it?
- American Standard Version (1901)

If the horn is sounded in the town will the people not be full of fear? will evil come on a town if the Lord has not done it?
- Basic English Bible

Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? Shall there be evil in a city, and Jehovah not have done [it]?
- Darby Bible

Shalt 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?
- Webster's Bible

Does the trumpet alarm sound in a city, without the people being afraid? Does evil happen to a city, and Yahweh hasn't done it?
- World English Bible

Is a trumpet blown in a city, And do people not tremble? Is there affliction in a city, And Jehovah hath not done [it]?
- Youngs Literal Bible

Shall the horn be blown in a city, and the people not tremble? Shall evil befall a city, and the LORD hath not done it?
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Amos 3:6

Wesley's Notes for Amos 3:6


3:6 Afraid - Affected with the danger. Evil - Such as plague or famine. Done it - Either immediately by his own hand, or by the hands of those he employs. Whoever are the instruments, God is the principal agent. Out of his mouth both good and evil proceed.


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