KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So they can take back what's left of Edom and all the other nations that belong to me, says the God who makes it happen.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God's people will reclaim territory and bring other nations into his family.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Amos wrote his book primarily to the northern kingdom of Israel, and secondarily to Judah, during the mid-8th century BCE. He addressed widespread social injustice, religious hypocrisy, and moral decline, warning of impending judgment and exile while also foretelling future restoration.
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