Amos 9:10

All the sinners of my people shall die by the sword, which say, The evil shall not overtake nor prevent us.

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Other Translations for Amos 9:10

BSB
All the sinners among My people will die by the sword-all those who say, 'Disaster will never draw near or confront us.'"
AKJV
All the sinners of my people shall die by the sword, which say, The evil shall not overtake nor prevent us.
CPDV
All the sinners of my people will die by the sword. They say, "Disaster will not come near us, and it will not overcome us."
ERV
All the sinners of my people shall die by the sword, which say, The evil shall not overtake nor prevent us.
NHEB
All the sinners of my people will die by the sword, who say, 'Evil won't overtake nor meet us.'
SMT
By the sword shall all sinning of my people die, saying, It shall not draw near, and the evil shall not cleave about us.

Commentary for Amos 9:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Amos 9:10
Summary
Sinners die by sword despite boasting of safety
Event
Sinners slain by sword
Estimated Time Period
c. 760-750 BC
Category
Judgment