Amos 9:12

Translations

Modern

…that they may possess the remnant of Edom and all the nations that bear My name,” declares the LORD, who will do this.

Traditional

That they may possess the remnant of Edom, and of all the heathen, which are called by my name, saith the Lord that doeth this.

Literal

…so that they may possess the remnant of Edom, and all of the nations that My name is called over them,” a declaration of YHWH, the One doing this.

Latin

…ut possideant reliquias Idumææ, et omnes nationes: eo quod invocatum sit nomen meum super eos, dicit Dominus faciens hæc.

Original

Hebrew

English

…that they may possess the remnant of Edom and all the nations that bear My name,” declares the LORD, who will do this.

Notes

Amos 9:12

Edom (see Amos 1:11) symbolizes the enemies of God and Israel (see Isaiah 34:5–6, 11; 63:1). During the time of restoration, God's enemies will be subject to his people and to God himself.
the nations that bear my name: God promised Abraham that he would be a blessing to all the people of the earth (Genesis 12:2–3). God's kingdom will welcome the outcasts and foreigners who were previously excluded (Isaiah 56; see Acts 8:27–39).

Amos 9:11–12

Amos describes true worship of God as centered on the Jerusalem temple. A descendant of David rules over a united kingdom, including both Israel and Judah (compare Isaiah 9:6–7; 11:1–5).

Amos 9:11–15

Like many prophets, Amos ends his list of judgments with a message of hope and renewal. Even though Jerusalem and its temple would be destroyed, David's line of kings would be cut off (Psalm 89:38–51), and the people would be taken captive, God would restore a small group of Israelites (see also Isaiah 2:2–4; 4:2; 11:1–5).

Theme notes and profiles

Hope Beyond Judgment The Promise of Dynasty

Events

Prophecies of Amosc. 788 BC

Related verses

Isaiah 43:7
…everyone called by My name and created for My glory, whom I have indeed formed and made.”
Isaiah 65:1
“I revealed Myself to those who did not ask for Me; I was found by those who did not seek Me. To a nation that did not call My name, I said, ‘Here I am! Here I am!’
Acts 15:17
…so that the remnant of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who are called by My name, says the Lord who does these things
Daniel 9:18–19
Incline Your ear, O my God, and hear; open Your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears Your name. For we are not presenting our petitions before You because of our righteous acts, but because of Your great compassion.
Jeremiah 14:9
Why are You like a man taken by surprise, like a warrior powerless to save? Yet You are among us, O LORD, and we are called by Your name. Do not forsake us!
Isaiah 63:19
We have become like those You never ruled, like those not called by Your name.
Isaiah 14:1–2
For the LORD will have compassion on Jacob; once again He will choose Israel and settle them in their own land. The foreigner will join them and unite with the house of Jacob.
Numbers 24:17–18
I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and strike down all the sons of Sheth.
Genesis 27:37
But Isaac answered Esau: “Look, I have made him your master and given him all his relatives as servants; I have sustained him with grain and new wine. What is left that I can do for you, my son?”
Psalm 60:8
Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”
Isaiah 11:14
They will swoop down on the slopes of the Philistines to the west; together they will plunder the sons of the east. They will lay their hands on Edom and Moab, and the Ammonites will be subject to them.
Genesis 27:29
May peoples serve you and nations bow down to you. May you be the master of your brothers, and may the sons of your mother bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed, and those who bless you be blessed.”

Parallels

Acts 15:5–21

Places

Edom: Descendants of Esau; enemy nation southeast of Israel

Glossary

Apocalyptic Book of Amos Jerusalem Council

Topics

Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Edomites: Prophecies Concerning Gentiles: Prophecies of the Conversion of Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Prophecies Concerning the Kingdom of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Blessing and Restoration The Edomites: Predictions Respecting: Their Future Subjection to the Jews

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