1. vidi Dominum stantem super altare et dixit percute cardinem et commoveantur superliminaria avaritia enim in capite omnium et novissimum eorum in gladio interficiam non erit fuga eis fugiet et non salvabitur ex eis qui fugerit
2. si descenderint usque ad infernum inde manus mea educet eos et si ascenderint usque ad cælum inde detraham eos
3. et si absconditi fuerint in vertice Carmeli inde scrutans auferam eos et si celaverint se ab oculis meis in fundo maris ibi mandabo serpenti et mordebit eos
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. et Dominus Deus exercituum qui tangit terram et tabescet et lugebunt omnes habitantes in ea et ascendet sicut rivus omnis et defluet sicut fluvius Ægypti
6. qui ædificat in cælo ascensionem suam et fasciculum suum super terram fundavit qui vocat aquas maris et effundit eas super faciem terræ Dominus nomen ejus
7. numquid non ut filii Æthiopum vos estis mihi filii Israël ait Dominus numquid non Israël ascendere feci de terra Ægypti et Palestinos de Cappadocia et Syros de Cyrene
8. ecce oculi Domini Dei super regnum peccans et conteram illud a facie terræ verumtamen conterens non conteram domum Jacob dicit Dominus
9. ecce enim ego mandabo et concutiam in omnibus gentibus domum Israël sicut concutitur in cribro et non cadet lapillus super terram
10. in gladio morientur omnes peccatores populi mei qui dicunt non adpropinquabit et non veniet super nos malum
11. in die illo suscitabo tabernaculum David quod cecidit et reædificabo aperturas murorum ejus et ea quæ corruerant instaurabo et reædificabo eum sicut diebus antiquis
12. ut possideant reliquias Idumeæ et omnes nationes eo quod invocatum sit nomen meum super eos dicit Dominus faciens hæc
13. ecce dies veniunt dicit Dominus et conprehendet arator messorem et calcator uvæ mittentem semen et stillabunt montes dulcedinem et omnes colles culti erunt
14. et convertam captivitatem populi mei Israël et ædificabunt civitates desertas et habitabunt et plantabunt vineas et bibent vinum earum et facient hortos et comedent fructus eorum
15. et plantabo eos super humum suam et non evellam eos ultra de terra sua quam dedi eis dicit Dominus Deus tuus
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 Prophetia 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)
