Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Does a bird swoop down to a trap on the ground when no bait is there? Does a trap spring up from the ground if it has not caught anything? New Living Translation Does a bird ever get caught in a trap that has no bait? Does a trap spring shut when there’s nothing to catch? English Standard Version Does a bird fall in a snare on the earth, when there is no trap for it? Does a snare spring up from the ground, when it has taken nothing? Berean Standard Bible Does a bird land in a snare where no bait has been set? Does a trap spring from the ground when it has nothing to catch? King James Bible Can a bird fall in a snare upon the earth, where no gin is for him? shall one take up a snare from the earth, and have taken nothing at all? New King James Version Will a bird fall into a snare on the earth, where there is no trap for it? Will a snare spring up from the earth, if it has caught nothing at all? New American Standard Bible Does a bird fall into a trap on the ground when there is no device in it? Does a trap spring up from the earth when it captures nothing at all? NASB 1995 Does a bird fall into a trap on the ground when there is no bait in it? Does a trap spring up from the earth when it captures nothing at all? NASB 1977 Does a bird fall into a trap on the ground when there is no bait in it? Does a trap spring up from the earth when it captures nothing at all? Legacy Standard Bible Does a bird fall into a trap on the ground when there is no bait in it? Does a trap spring up from the earth when it captures nothing at all? Amplified Bible Does a bird fall into a trap on the ground when there is no bait in it? Does a trap spring up from the ground when it has caught nothing at all? [Of course not! So it is that Israel has earned her impending judgment.] Christian Standard Bible Does a bird land in a trap on the ground if there is no bait for it? Does a trap spring from the ground when it has caught nothing? Holman Christian Standard Bible Does a bird land in a trap on the ground if there is no bait for it? Does a trap spring from the ground when it has caught nothing? American Standard Version Can a bird fall in a snare upon the earth, where no gin is set for him? shall a snare spring up from the ground, and have taken nothing at all? Contemporary English Version How can anyone catch a bird without using a net? Does a trap spring shut unless something is caught? English Revised Version Can a bird fall in a snare upon the earth, where no gin is set for him? shall a snare spring up from the ground, and have taken nothing at all? GOD'S WORD® Translation Does a bird land in a trap on the ground if there's no bait in it? Does a trap spring up from the ground unless it has caught something? Good News Translation Does a bird get caught in a trap if the trap has not been baited? Does a trap spring unless something sets it off? International Standard Version Does a bird fall into a snare on the ground without any bait in the trap? Will a trap snap shut when there is nothing to catch? Majority Standard Bible Does a bird land in a snare where no bait has been set? Does a trap spring from the ground when it has nothing to catch? NET Bible Does a bird swoop down into a trap on the ground if there is no bait? Does a trap spring up from the ground unless it has surely caught something? New Heart English Bible Can a bird fall in a trap on the earth, where no snare is set for him? Does a snare spring up from the ground, when there is nothing to catch? Webster's Bible Translation Can a bird fall in a snare upon the earth, where no gin is for him? shall one take up a snare from the earth, and have taken nothing at all? World English Bible Can a bird fall in a trap on the earth, where no snare is set for him? Does a snare spring up from the ground, when there is nothing to catch? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDoes a bird fall into a snare of the earth, "" And there is no trap for it? Does a snare go up from the ground, "" And it does not capture prey? Young's Literal Translation Doth a bird fall into a snare of the earth, And there is no gin for it? Doth a snare go up from the ground, And prey it captureth not? Smith's Literal Translation Will the bird fall upon the snare of the earth and no noose for her? shall a snare be brought up from the earth and a taking shall not be taken? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWill the bird fall into the snare upon the earth, if there be no fowler? Shall the snare be taken up from the earth, before it hath taken somewhat ? Catholic Public Domain Version Will a bird fall into a snare on the ground, if there is no bird-catcher? Will a snare be taken away from the ground, before it has caught something? New American Bible 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? New Revised Standard Version Does a bird fall into a snare on the earth, when there is no trap for it? Does a snare spring up from the ground, when it has taken nothing? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWill a bird fall into a snare upon the earth without a hunter? Or can a trap spring up from the ground and catch the prey without being set? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Will a bird fall into a snare in the earth without a hunter, or does a snare rise from the Earth and snatch it? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Will a bird fall in a snare upon the earth, Where there is no lure for it? Will a snare spring up from the ground, And have taken nothing at all? Brenton Septuagint Translation Will a bird fall on the earth without a fowler? will a snare be taken up from the earth without having taken anything? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Witnesses Against Israel…4Does a lion roar in the forest when he has no prey? Does a young lion growl in his den if he has caught nothing? 5Does a bird land in a snare where no bait has been set? Does a trap spring from the ground when it has nothing to catch? 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?… Cross References Jeremiah 5:26-27 For among My people are wicked men; they watch like fowlers lying in wait; they set a trap to catch men. / Like cages full of birds, so their houses are full of deceit. Therefore they have become powerful and rich. Proverbs 1:17 How futile it is to spread the net where any bird can see it! Hosea 7:12 As they go, I will spread My net over them; I will bring them down like birds of the air. I will chastise them when I hear them flocking together. Ecclesiastes 9:12 For surely no man knows his time: Like fish caught in a cruel net or birds trapped in a snare, so men are ensnared in an evil time that suddenly falls upon them. Psalm 91:3 Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague. Isaiah 24:17-18 Terror and pit and snare await you, O dweller of the earth. / Whoever flees the sound of panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For the windows of heaven are open, and the foundations of the earth are shaken. Lamentations 3:52 Without cause my enemies hunted me like a bird. Ezekiel 12:13 But I will spread My net over him, and he will be caught in My snare. I will bring him to Babylon, the land of the Chaldeans; yet he will not see it, and there he will die. Job 18:8-10 For his own feet lead him into a net, and he wanders into its mesh. / A trap seizes his heel; a snare grips him. / A noose is hidden in the ground, and a trap lies in his path. Psalm 124:7 We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler; the net is torn, and we have slipped away. Matthew 24:28 Wherever there is a carcass, there the vultures will gather. Luke 17:37 “Where, Lord?” they asked. Jesus answered, “Wherever there is a carcass, there the vultures will gather.” 1 Thessalonians 5:3 While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. 2 Timothy 2:26 Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will. 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Treasury of Scripture Can a bird fall in a snare on the earth, where no gin is for him? shall one take up a snare from the earth, and have taken nothing at all? Ecclesiastes 9:12 For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them. Jeremiah 31:28 And it shall come to pass, that like as I have watched over them, to pluck up, and to break down, and to throw down, and to destroy, and to afflict; so will I watch over them, to build, and to plant, saith the LORD. Daniel 9:14 Therefore hath the LORD watched upon the evil, and brought it upon us: for the LORD our God is righteous in all his works which he doeth: for we obeyed not his voice. Jump to Previous Bait Bird Captures Captureth Catch Earth Fall Gin Ground Lure Net Possible Prey Snare Spring TrapJump to Next Bait Bird Captures Captureth Catch Earth Fall Gin Ground Lure Net Possible Prey Snare Spring TrapAmos 3 1. The necessity of God's judgment against Israel.9. The publication of it, with the causes thereof. Does a bird land in a snare The imagery of a bird landing in a snare is vivid and intentional. In Hebrew, the word for "snare" (פַּח, "pach") often symbolizes a trap set for the unsuspecting. This metaphor is used to illustrate the inevitability of consequences when certain conditions are met. In the ancient Near East, bird trapping was a common practice, and the audience would have understood the futility of a snare without bait. Spiritually, this phrase suggests that God's judgments are not arbitrary; they are responses to the actions of His people. The bird represents those who are caught unaware by the consequences of their sin. where no bait has been set? Does a trap spring from the ground when it has nothing to catch? Persons / Places / Events 1. AmosA prophet from Tekoa, a small town in Judah, who was called by God to deliver messages of judgment to the Northern Kingdom of Israel during a time of prosperity and moral decay. 2. Israel The Northern Kingdom, which was experiencing economic prosperity but was spiritually and morally corrupt, leading to God's impending judgment. 3. Snares and Traps Metaphors used by Amos to illustrate the certainty and inevitability of God's judgment due to Israel's sins. These were common tools used for hunting in ancient times. Teaching Points The Certainty of ConsequencesJust as a trap does not spring without cause, God's judgment is not arbitrary. It is a response to sin and rebellion. Believers should be mindful of the consequences of their actions. Awareness of Spiritual Traps Like a bird avoiding a snare, Christians must be vigilant against spiritual traps set by the enemy. This requires discernment and reliance on God's wisdom. God's Justice and Mercy While God is just and will judge sin, He also offers mercy and a way of escape through repentance. Believers should seek God's forgiveness and strive to live righteously. The Role of Prophets Prophets like Amos were sent to warn God's people. Today, believers have the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit to guide and warn them against sin.(5) Can a bird.--Better, Does the snare rise up from the ground, and take nothing at all?" E.V. "take up" is due to ambiguity of the Hebrew. The idea is that Israel "like a silly dove" is falling into snares. The snare, even now, may be seen springing from the earth. The armies and politics of the nation that will enclose Israel are already in motion.Verse 5. - The thought here is that the punishment is deserved as well as certain. A bird is not caught unless a trap is set for it. The trap which the sinner sets for himself is sin. Can a bird fall in a snare (pach) upon the earth, where no gin (moqesh) is for him? i.e. is set for him? The "gin" is a net with a stick for a spring, which flew up when touched, carrying part of the net with it, and thus the bird was enclosed and caught (see Kitto, 'Cyclop.,' s.v. "Fowling," 2:36). The LXX. probably read yoqesh, as they translate, ἄνευ ἐξευτοῦ, "without a fowler." So the Vulgate, absque aucupe. The second clause should be, Shall a snare (pach) spring up from the ground without taking anything? The snare, or trap stick, would not rise if it had not caught something. The sin is there, and the sinners shall surely not escape. When God appoints retributive punishments for the guilty, and announces the same by his prophets, they may be expected with absolute certainty. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Does a birdצִפּוֹר֙ (ṣip·pō·wr) Noun - common singular Strong's 6833: A little bird land הֲתִפֹּ֤ל (hă·ṯip·pōl) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5307: To fall, lie in עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against a snare פַּ֣ח (paḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6341: A, sheet, a spring net where no אֵ֣ין (’ên) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle bait [has been set]? וּמוֹקֵ֖שׁ (ū·mō·w·qêš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4170: A bait or lure, a snare Does a trap פַּח֙ (paḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6341: A, sheet, a spring net spring הֲיַֽעֲלֶה־ (hă·ya·‘ă·leh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively from מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the ground הָ֣אֲדָמָ֔ה (hā·’ă·ḏā·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 127: Ground, land when it has וְלָכ֖וֹד (wə·lā·ḵō·wḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 3920: To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere nothing לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no to catch? יִלְכּֽוֹד׃ (yil·kō·wḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3920: To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere Links Amos 3:5 NIVAmos 3:5 NLT Amos 3:5 ESV Amos 3:5 NASB Amos 3:5 KJV Amos 3:5 BibleApps.com Amos 3:5 Biblia Paralela Amos 3:5 Chinese Bible Amos 3:5 French Bible Amos 3:5 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Amos 3:5 Can a bird fall in a trap (Amo. 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