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Amos, 9

1. Vidjeh Gospoda gdje stoji kraj žrtvenika i govori: "Udari u glavice stupova, neka se pragovi zatresu! Svima æu satrti glave, što ostane, pod maè æu udariti. Nijedan neæe uteæi, nitko se neæe spasiti.

1. Vidi Dominum stantem super altare, et dixit: “Percute capitellum, et commoveantur superliminaria; frange eos in capite omnes, et novissimum eorum in gladio interficiam; non fugiet ex eis fugitivus, et non salvabitur superstes eis.

2. Zariju li se i u Podzemlje, išèupat æe ih ruka moja. Popnu li se i na nebo, odande æu ih skinuti.

2. Si descenderint usque ad infernum, inde manus mea educet eos; et si ascenderint usque in caelum, inde detraham eos.

3. Ako se sakriju i navrh Karmela, naæi æu ih i pohvatati. Ako se od mog pogleda na dno morsko skriju, zapovjedit æu Zmaju da ih proždre.

3. Et si absconditi fuerint in vertice Carmeli, inde quaeram et auferam eos; et si celaverint se ab oculis meis in profundo maris, ibi mandabo serpenti, et mordebit eos;

4. Ako i u izgnanstvo odu pred neprijateljem, naredit æu maèu da ih sasijeèe; upravit æu oèi na njih, ali na nesreæu, ne na dobro."

4. et si abierint in captivitatem coram inimicis suis, ibi mandabo gladio, et occidet eos, et ponam oculos meos super eos in malum et non in bonum”.

5. Jahve, Gospod nad Vojskama... on dodirne zemlju i ona se potrese, svi joj stanovnici protuže; diže se sva poput Nila i spušta k'o Rijeka egipatska.

5. Et Dominus, Deus exercituum, qui tangit terram, et tabescet. Et lugebunt omnes habitantes in ea; et ascendet sicut fluvius ea omnis et decrescet sicut flumen Aegypti.

6. On sazda sebi prijesto na nebesima, i svod svoj na zemlji osnova; on poziva morske vode i lijeva ih zemlji preko lica - Jahve mu je ime.

6. Qui aedificat in caelo ascensus suos et cameram suam super terram fundat, qui vocat aquas maris et effundit eas super faciem terrae; Dominus nomen eius.

7. "Sinovi Izraelovi, niste li za me kao i Kušani" - rijeè je Jahvina. "Ne izvedoh li ja Izraela iz zemlje egipatske, kao Filistejce iz Kaftora i Aramejce iz Kira?"

7. “Numquid non ut filii Aethiopum vos estis mihi, filii Israel?, ait Dominus. Numquid non Israel ascendere feci de terra Aegypti et Philisthim de Caphtor et Syros de Cir?

8. Gle, oèi Jahve Gospoda uprte su na grešno kraljevstvo, izbrisat æe ga s lica zemlje. "Ipak neæu sasvim zatrti dom Jakovljev" - rijeè je Jahvina.

8. Ecce oculi Domini Dei super regnum peccans, et conteram illud a facie terrae; verumtamen conterens non conteram domum Iacob, dicit Dominus.

9. "Jer, gle, zapovijed æu dati i rastresti dom Izraelov meðu sve narode, k'o što se trese žito u rešetu, da ni zrnce na zemlju ne padne.

9. Ecce enim mandabo ego et concutiam in omnibus gentibus domum Israel, sicut concutitur triticum in cribro, et non cadet lapillus super terram.

10. Svi grešnici naroda moga od maèa æe pasti, svi koji kažu: 'Nije blizu i neæe nas stiæi nesreæa.'"

10. In gladio morientur omnes peccatores populi mei, qui dicunt: “Non appropinquabit et non veniet super nos malum”.

11. "U dan æu onaj podiæi raspalu kolibu Davidovu, zatvorit' joj pukotine, popraviti mjesta ruševna, opet je sazidati k'o u stara vremena,

11. In die illa suscitabo tabernaculum David, quod cecidit, et reaedificabo rupturas eius; et ea, quae corruerant, instaurabo et reaedificabo illud sicut diebus antiquis,

12. da osvoje ostatak Edoma i svih naroda nad kojima je zazvano ime moje" - rijeè je Jahve Gospoda, tvorca svega toga.

12. ut possideant reliquias Edom et omnes nationes, super quas invocatum est nomen meum, dicit Dominus, qui faciet haec.

13. "Evo dolaze dani - rijeè je Jahvina - kada æe oraè stizat' žeteoca, mastilac grožða sijaèa, kad æe planine procuriti mladim vinom i svi se bregovi prelijevati njime.

13. Ecce dies veniunt, dicit Dominus, et comprehendet arator messorem, et calcator uvae mittentem semen; et stillabunt montes mustum, et omnes colles liquefient.

14. Okrenut æu sudbinu naroda moga Izraela: obnovit æe gradove srušene i živjeti u njima, saditi vinograde i vino im piti, zasaditi vrtove i jesti njihov rod.

14. Et convertam captivitatem populi mei Israel; et aedificabunt civitates vastatas et inhabitabunt et plantabunt vineas et bibent vinum earum et facient hortos et comedent fructus eorum.

15. Posadit æu ih u zemlju njihovu i nikad se više neæe išèupati iz zemlje koju im dadoh" - veli Jahve, Bog tvoj.

15. Et plantabo eos super humum suam, et non evellentur ultra de terra sua, quam dedi eis”, dicit Dominus Deus tuus.



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Footnotes:

9:1-4 - God reveals the vision of Israel's destruction, stating that no one will escape judgment. The severity of the judgment is emphasized, demonstrating that divine justice will be impartial, reaching even the most powerful (see also Jeremiah 49:7-22 and Matthew 25:31-46).

9:5-6 - The Lord, the Creator, is the sovereign who will execute judgment on Israel. He is presented as the one who controls nature and uses even chaos to accomplish His purposes. God's omnipotence is at the center of the vision of judgment (see also Psalm 24:1-2 and Isaiah 40:12-14).

9:7-10 - God reminds Israel of how He already rescued them from Egypt and made them His people, but now He will bring the punishment due to their sins. Israel's reversal of fortune is a reflection of divine justice, which rewards obedience and punishes disobedience (see also Deuteronomy 7:7-10 and Matthew 7:21-23).

9:11-15 - The promise of Israel's restoration after the judgment is given. God promises to restore the house of David, bringing blessings and prosperity. This promise points to the coming of the Messiah and the spiritual restoration of Israel (see also Acts 15:16-17 and Romans 11:25-27).

Verses related to Amos, 9:

Amos chapter 9 concludes with judgment and restoration. How does God balance justice and mercy? This climactic text begins with a vision of the temple's inescapable destruction, symbolizing the end of the nation. The chapter then surprises with promises of restoration for the "remnant of Joseph." Amos 9 ends with a hopeful vision of future prosperity under a Davidic king. Consider with us five biblical passages that relate to the themes of judgment and redemption presented in this final chapter.

Jeremiah 30:11: "I am with you and I will save you,' declares the Lord. 'I will completely destroy all the nations among which I have scattered you, but I will not completely destroy you. I will punish him according to justice, but I will not leave him unpunished.'" - This passage from Jeremiah, like Amos 9:8-10, speaks of God's judgment on Israel, but also of God's promise not to destroy it completely.

Obadiah 1:17: "But on Mount Zion there will be deliverance; he will be holy, and the descendants of Jacob will possess his inheritance." - Like Amos 9:11-15, Obadiah also prophesies of Israel's future restoration.

Acts 15:16-18: "After that I will return and rebuild David's fallen tent. I will raise up its ruins, and restore it, that the rest of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles upon whom my name has been called,' says the Lord, who does these things which he has known from eternity." - In this passage, James quotes Amos 9:11-12, applying it to the inclusion of Gentiles in the church.

Isaiah 11:11-12: "On that day the Lord will stretch out his arm a second time to claim the remnant of his people... He will raise a banner for the nations and gather together the exiles of Israel; He will gather the scattered people of Judah from the four corners of the earth." - Like Amos 9:14-15, this passage from Isaiah speaks of the restoration and future reunion of Israel.

Joel 3:18: "In that day the mountains will drip with new wine, and the hills will flow with milk; all the rivers of Judah will flow with water. A fountain will come out of the temple of the Lord and water the valley of the Acacias." - This passage from Joel, like Amos 9:13, describes the abundance and fertility that will accompany the restoration of Israel.

FAQ:

What does Amos see in his final vision of Israel's destruction?

Amos sees Israel's utter destruction, with no escape. God will be relentless against sin, and Israel's enemies will invade the land, bringing divine judgment. (Amos 9:1-4)

What does the restoration of Israel mean in Amos 9?

Amos prophesies Israel's restoration after judgment. God promises that the faithful remnant will be restored and blessed, bringing prosperity and peace to the nation. (Amos 9:11-15)

How is God's justice manifested in Amos 9?

God's justice will be evident in the destruction of the wicked and the restoration of the righteous. The remnant of Israel will be preserved and blessed by His faithfulness. (Amos 9:8-15)

What does the "shoot of David" mean in Amos 9?

The "shoot of David" refers to Jesus Christ, who, according to tradition, would bring about the restoration of Israel and the nations, fulfilling the messianic promises. (Amos 9:11)

How does Amos describe Israel's future after the judgment?

After the judgment, Israel will be restored to prosperity and peace. God promises that the land will be fertile and the people will live in security, fulfilling His promises. (Amos 9:13-15)


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