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Lion has roared; the prophet must speak

Here’s what it means

God’s revelation compels the true prophet to speak just as a lion’s roar produces fear.

Why the Bible says it this way

The writer uses a picture to explain one thing by describing it as another.

A helpful detail: The chain of questions argues from cause to effect; it does not compare God’s character to every trait of a lion.

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