Amos 3:7
Amos 3 :7
Surely the Sovereign LORD does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets.
— NIV
Context
The prophet Amos affirms God's practice of revealing His will through prophets.
Amos 3:7
A foundational verse about the nature of prophecy—God reveals His plans to His prophets before acting.
The Prophetic Principle
This verse establishes that:
- God does not act arbitrarily
- Divine actions are preceded by prophetic revelation
- Prophets serve as God’s spokespeople
- Warning precedes judgment
Context in Amos
The prophet Amos was delivering warnings of judgment to Israel. This verse justifies his prophetic authority—if God is about to act, He must first reveal it to a prophet.
In Jewish Tradition
This verse supports the importance of the nevi’im (prophets) in Jewish tradition. God’s covenant relationship includes communication through prophets.
In Christian Tradition
Christians see this pattern fulfilled in Christ, the ultimate revelation of God’s plan, and in the prophetic gift continuing in the church.
In Islamic Tradition
This principle aligns with Islamic teaching about the chain of prophets (nabis). God sent prophets to every nation to warn and guide before judgment.