The relationship between this sentence and the rhetorical questions in [Amos 3:3](./03.md) to [Amos 3:6](./05.md) can be shown with the words "So also." AT: "So also, the Lord Yahweh will do nothing unless ... the prophets" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
# Surely the Lord Yahweh will do nothing unless he reveals ... prophets
This can be stated positively. AT: "Surely the Lord Yahweh will reveal ... prophets before he does anything" or "So also, the Lord will punish people only if he has revealed his plan to his servants the prophets" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
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