Parallel Verses
Amplified
That they may possess the remnant of Edom (ancient enemies)
And all the nations that are called by My name,”
Says the Lord who does this.
New American Standard Bible
And all the
Declares the Lord who does this.
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
the remnant of Edom
and all the nations
that are called by My name
this is the Lord’s declaration—
He will do this.
International Standard Version
so my people may inherit the remnant of Edom and all of the nations that bear my name," declares the LORD who is bringing this about.
A Conservative Version
that they may possess the remnant of Edom, and all the nations that are called by my name, says LORD who does this.
American Standard Version
that they may possess the remnant of Edom, and all the nations that are called by my name, saith Jehovah that doeth this.
Bible in Basic English
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.
Darby Translation
that they may possess the remnant of Edom, and all the nations upon whom my name is called, saith Jehovah who doeth this.
Julia Smith Translation
So that they shall possess the remnant of Edom, and all the nations which my name was called upon them, says Jehovah doing this
King James 2000
That they may possess the remnant of Edom, and of all the nations, who are called by my name, says the LORD that does this.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Thus they may take possession of the remnant of Edom and all the nations {who are called by my name}," {declares} Yahweh, [who] does this.
Modern King James verseion
so that they may possess the remnant of Edom, and of all the nations on whom My name is called, says Jehovah who is doing this.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
that they may possess the remnant of Edom, yea and all such people as call upon my name with them," sayeth the LORD, which doth these things.
NET Bible
As a result they will conquer those left in Edom and all the nations subject to my rule." The Lord, who is about to do this, is speaking!
New Heart English Bible
that the rest of mankind, and all the nations upon whom my name is called, may earnestly seek me," says the LORD who does this.
The Emphasized Bible
That they on whom my name hath been called, may take possession, of the residue of Edom and of all the nations, Declareth Yahweh, who executeth this.
Webster
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.
World English Bible
that they may possess the remnant of Edom, and all the nations who are called by my name," says Yahweh who does this.
Youngs Literal Translation
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.
Interlinear
Yarash
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Amos 9:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Restoration Of Israel
11
“In that day I shall raise up and restore the fallen
And wall up its breaches [in the city walls];
I will also raise up and restore its ruins
And rebuild it as it was in the days of old,
That they may possess the remnant of Edom (ancient enemies)
And all the nations that are called by My name,”
Says the Lord who does this.
“Behold, the days are coming,” says the Lord,
“When the plowman shall overtake the one who gathers the harvest,
And the one who treads the grapes [shall overtake] him who sows the seed [for the harvest continues until planting time];
When the mountains will drip sweet wine
And all the hills shall melt [that is, everything that was once barren will overflow with streams of blessing].
Cross References
Isaiah 43:7
Everyone who is called by My Name,
Whom I have created for My glory,
Whom I have formed, even whom I have made.”
Isaiah 11:14
Ephraim and Judah will [unite and] swoop down on the slopes of the Philistines toward the west;
Together they will plunder the sons (Arabs) of the east.
They will possess Edom and Moab,
And the sons of Ammon will be subject to them.
Genesis 27:29
May peoples serve you,
And nations bow down to you;
Be lord and master over your brothers,
And may your mother’s sons bow down to you.
May those who curse you be cursed,
And may those who bless you be blessed.”
Genesis 27:37
But Isaac replied to Esau, “Listen carefully: I have made Jacob your lord and master; I have given him all his brothers and relatives as servants; and I have sustained him with grain and new wine. What then, can I do for you, my son?”
Numbers 24:17-18
“I see Him, but not now;
I behold Him, but not near.
A star shall come forth from [the descendants of] Jacob,
A scepter shall rise out of [the descendants of] Israel
And shall crush the forehead of Moab
And destroy all the sons of Sheth.
Psalm 60:8
“Moab is My
Over Edom I shall throw My shoe [in triumph];
Over Philistia I raise the shout [of victory].”
Isaiah 14:1-2
For the Lord will have compassion on Jacob (the captives in Babylon) and will again choose Israel, and will settle them in their own land. Foreigners (Gentiles) will join them [as proselytes] and will attach themselves to the house of Jacob (Israel).
Isaiah 63:19
We have become like those over whom You have never ruled,
Like those who were not called by Your name.
Isaiah 65:1
I let Myself be found by those who did not seek Me.
I said, ‘Here am I, here am I,’
To the nation [Israel] which did not call on My Name.
Jeremiah 14:9
“Why should You be [hesitant and inactive] like a man astounded and perplexed,
Like a mighty man unable to save?
Yet You, O Lord, are among us,
And we are called by Your name;
Do not leave us!”
Jeremiah 15:16
Your words were found and I ate them,
And Your words became a joy to me and the delight of my heart;
For I have been called by Your name,
O Lord God of hosts.
Daniel 9:18-19
O my God, incline Your ear and hear; open Your eyes and look at our desolations and the city which is called by Your name; for we are not presenting our supplications before You because of our own merits and righteousness, but because of Your great mercy and compassion.
Joel 3:8
Also I will sell your sons and your daughters into the hand of the children of Judah, and they will sell them to the
Obadiah 1:18-21
“Then the house of Jacob shall be a fire
And the house of Joseph a flame [in executing God’s wrath];
But the house of Esau will be like stubble.
They (Jacob) shall set them on fire and consume them (the Edomites),
So that there shall be no survivor of the house of Esau,”
For the Lord has spoken.
Malachi 1:4
Though [impoverished] Edom says, “We have been beaten down, but we will return and build up the ruins.” Thus says the Lord of hosts, “They may build, but I will tear down; and men will call them the Wicked Territory, the people against whom the Lord is indignant forever.”
Acts 15:17
So that the rest of mankind may seek the Lord,
And all the Gentiles upon whom My name has been invoked,’