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.
12 so that they may possess the remnant of Edom and all the nations that bear my name,
12 that they may possess the remnant of Edom and all the nations who are called by my name,"
12 and seize what's left of enemy Edom, plus everyone else under my sovereign judgment." God's Decree. He will do this.
12 That they may possess the remnant of Edom, And all the Gentiles who are called by My name," Says the Lord who does this thing.
12 And Israel will possess what is left of Edom and all the nations I have called to be mine. " The Lord has spoken, and he will do these things.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Amos 9:12
Commentary on Amos 9:11-15
(Read Amos 9:11-15)
Christ died to gather together the children of God that were scattered abroad, here said to be those who were called by his name. The Lord saith this, who doeth this, who can do it, who has determined to do it, the power of whose grace is engaged for doing it. Verses 13-15 may refer to the early times of Christianity, but will receive a more glorious fulfilment in the events which all the prophets more or less foretold, and may be understood of the happy state when the fulness both of the Jews and the Gentiles come into the church. Let us continue earnest in prayer for the fulfilment of these prophecies, in the peace, purity, and the beauty of the church. God marvellously preserves his elect amidst the most fearful confusions and miseries. When all seems desperate, he wonderfully revives his church, and blesses her with all spiritual blessings in Christ Jesus. And great shall be the glory of that period, in which not one good thing promised shall remain unfulfilled.