OLD TESTAMENT

Amos 9:12

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that they may possess the remnant of Edom and all the nations who are called by my name,” says the LORD who does this.

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Verse 12. Edom, subdued by Hircan, with the surrounding nations. The same letters may be read Adam, “man,” as the Septuagint have, agreeably to Acts 15:17. Calmet.—“That the rest of men might seek the Lord, (Grabe substitutes me) and all the nations upon whom my,” and so forth Edom and all mankind shall receive the glad tidings of salvation. Bible.

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