Amos 9:12

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.

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Other Translations for Amos 9:12

BSB
that they may possess the remnant of Edom and all the nations that bear My name," declares the LORD, who will do this.
AKJV
That they may possess the remnant of Edom, and of all the heathen, which are called by my name, said the LORD that does this.
CPDV
so that they may possess the remnant of Idumea and all the nations, for my name has been invoked over them, says the Lord who does this.
ERV
that they may possess the remnant of Edom, and all the nations, which are called by my name, saith the LORD that doeth this.
NHEB
that the rest of humanity may seek after the LORD, and all the nations who are called by my name," says the LORD who does this.
SMT
So that they shall possess the remnant of Edom, and all the nations which my name was called upon them, says Jehovah doing this.

Commentary for Amos 9:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Amos 9:12
Summary
Restored Israel will possess surrounding nations as inheritance
Place
Edom
Event
Nations possessed by Israel
Estimated Time Period
c. 760-750 BC
Category
Promise