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A Spiritual Inheritance
Commentators clarify that this prophecy is not about military conquest. Instead of Israel conquering other lands, it foretells the spiritual expansion of God's kingdom. The "possession" of nations like Edom means they will be brought into the family of God through Christ, becoming part of the church. This inheritance is spiritual, not earthly.
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Amos
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Albert Barnes
On Amos 9:12
18th Century
Theologian
That they may possess – rather, “inherit The remnant of Edom.” The restoration was not to be for themselves alone. No gifts of God en…
Charles Ellicott
On Amos 9:11–12
19th Century
Bishop
These verses present some difficulties, as the quotation of the passage in Acts 15:15-17 is a free reproduction by Saint James of the rendering of …
John Calvin
On Amos 9:12
16th Century
Theologian
By these words the Prophet shows that the kingdom under Christ would be more renowned and larger than it had ever been under David. Since the kingd…
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John Gill
On Amos 9:12
17th Century
Pastor
That they may possess the remnant or Edom, and of all the
Heathen, which are called by my name
Matthew Henry
On Amos 9:11–15
17th Century
Minister
Christ died to gather together the children of God who were scattered abroad, who are here said to be those who were called by His name. The Lord s…