Amos 9:12

“That they may possesse the remnant of Edom, and of all the heathen; which are called by my name, saith the Lord that doth this.”

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Other Translations for 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.
- King James Version

That they may possess the remnant of Edom And all the nations who are called by My name, Declares the LORD who does this."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

that they may possess the remnant of Edom, and all the nations that are called by my name, saith Jehovah that doeth this.
- American Standard Version (1901)

So that the rest of Edom may be their heritage, and all the nations who have been named by my name, says the Lord, who is doing this.
- Basic English Bible

that they may possess the remnant of Edom, and all the nations upon whom my name is called, saith Jehovah who doeth this.
- Darby Bible

That they may possess the remnant of Edom, and of all the heathen, who are called by my name, saith the LORD that doeth this.
- Webster's Bible

that they may possess the remnant of Edom, and all the nations who are called by my name," says Yahweh who does this.
- World English Bible

So that they possess the remnant of Edom, And all the nations on whom My name is called, An affirmation of Jehovah -- doer of this.
- Youngs Literal Bible

That they may possess the remnant of Edom, and all the nations, upon whom My name is called, saith the LORD that doeth this.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Amos 9:12

Wesley's Notes for Amos 9:12

9:12 They - Literally the Jews. Possess - Both the lands of Edom, and some of the posterity of Edom; these as servants, the other as their propriety. The remnant - Left by Nebuchadnezzar. All the heathen - That is, round about. That doth this - But this is also a prophecy of setting up the kingdom of the Messiah, and bringing in the Gentiles.


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