Amos says “ The lion has roared; who will not fear? The Lord God has spoken; who can but prophesy?” (3:8). In revisiting the imagery of the lion, Amos highlights the significance of this metaphor. In stating “the lion has roared,” he is telling the people that God has caught his “prey”, or that God has spoken. The image of the lion roaring emphasizes for the people the immense importance of listening to the word of God through prophets. The last line of this verse, “who can but prophesy?” is showing the people that when compelled by God, Amos must speak the prophesies given to
Amos says “ The lion has roared; who will not fear? The Lord God has spoken; who can but prophesy?” (3:8). In revisiting the imagery of the lion, Amos highlights the significance of this metaphor. In stating “the lion has roared,” he is telling the people that God has caught his “prey”, or that God has spoken. The image of the lion roaring emphasizes for the people the immense importance of listening to the word of God through prophets. The last line of this verse, “who can but prophesy?” is showing the people that when compelled by God, Amos must speak the prophesies given to