Amos 9:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 9:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 9:12 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "That they may possess the remnant of Edom, and of all the heathen, which are called by my name, saith the LORD that doet..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 9:12 — KJV
“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. which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called”
— Amos 9:12 (KJV)
Amos 9:12 in Context — About the Book of Amos
Amos was a shepherd sent to confront prosperous, religious, unjust Israel. His thunderous demand — let justice roll on like a river — still defines what God expects from worshippers: not louder songs, but fairness for the poor and honesty in the gates.
Cross-References for Amos 9:12
“That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.”
Shares key themes with Amos 9:12: called, name, saith
“It may be the LORD thy God will hear all the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God; and will reprove the words which the LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that are left. left: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with Amos 9:12: may, remnant, lord
“It may be the LORD thy God will hear the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God, and will reprove the words which the LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that is left. left: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with Amos 9:12: may, remnant, lord
“For, lo, I begin to bring evil on the city which is called by my name, and should ye be utterly unpunished? Ye shall not be unpunished: for I will call for a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, saith the LORD of hosts. which...: Heb. upon which my name is called”
Shares key themes with Amos 9:12: called, name, saith
“Therefore prophesy and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because they have made you desolate, and swallowed you up on every side, that ye might be a possession unto the residue of the heathen, and ye are taken up in the lips of talkers, and are an infamy of the people: Because: Heb. Because for because are...: or, ye are made to come up on the lip of the tongue”
Shares key themes with Amos 9:12: possess, heathen, saith
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