Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version All the sinners among my people will die by the sword, all those who say, ‘Disaster will not overtake or meet us.’ New Living Translation But all the sinners will die by the sword— all those who say, ‘Nothing bad will happen to us.’ English Standard Version All the sinners of my people shall die by the sword, who say, ‘Disaster shall not overtake or meet us.’ Berean Standard Bible All the sinners among My people will die by the sword—all those who say, ‘Disaster will never draw near or confront us.’” Berean Literal Bible By the sword they will die—all the sinful ones of My people, those saying, ‘This evil will not come near or meet with us.’” King James Bible All the sinners of my people shall die by the sword, which say, The evil shall not overtake nor prevent us. New King James Version All the sinners of My people shall die by the sword, Who say, ‘The calamity shall not overtake nor confront us.’ New American Standard Bible “All the sinners of My people will die by the sword, Those who say, ‘The catastrophe will not overtake or confront us.’ NASB 1995 “All the sinners of My people will die by the sword, Those who say, ‘The calamity will not overtake or confront us.’ NASB 1977 “All the sinners of My people will die by the sword, Those who say, ‘The calamity will not overtake or confront us.’ Legacy Standard Bible All the sinners of My people will die by the sword, Those who say, ‘The calamity will not overtake or confront us.’ Amplified Bible “All the sinners among My people will die by the sword, Those who say [defiantly], ‘The disaster will not overtake or confront us.’ Berean Annotated Bible All the sinners among My people will die by the sword—all those who say, ‘Disaster will never draw near or confront us. Christian Standard Bible All the sinners among my people who say, “Disaster will never overtake or confront us,” will die by the sword. Holman Christian Standard Bible All the sinners among My people who say: “Disaster will never overtake or confront us,” will die by the sword. American Standard Version All the sinners of my people shall die by the sword, who say, The evil shall not overtake nor meet us. Contemporary English Version Some of you are evil, and you deny that you will ever get caught. But you will be killed. English Revised Version All the sinners of my people shall die by the sword, which say, The evil shall not overtake nor prevent us. GOD'S WORD® Translation All the sinners among my people are thinking, "Destruction will not catch up to us or run into us." In spite of this, they will be killed with swords. Good News Translation The sinners among my people will be killed in war--all those who say, 'God will not let any harm come near us.'" International Standard Version All sinners among my people will die by the sword, especially all who are saying, 'Disaster will not come upon or conquer us!'" NET Bible All the sinners among my people will die by the sword--the ones who say, 'Disaster will not come near, it will not confront us.' New Heart English Bible All the sinners of my people will die by the sword, who say, 'Evil won't overtake nor meet us.' Webster's Bible Translation All the sinners of my people shall die by the sword, who say, The evil shall not overtake nor fall upon us. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAll the sinners among My people will die by the sword—all those who say, ‘Disaster will never draw near or confront us.’” World English Bible All the sinners of my people will die by the sword, who say, ‘Evil won’t overtake nor meet us.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBy sword all sinners of My people die, "" Who are saying, "" Evil does not overtake, or go before, "" For our sakes. Berean Literal Bible By the sword they will die—all the sinful ones of My people, those saying, ‘This evil will not come near or meet with us.’” Young's Literal Translation By sword die do all sinners of My people, Who are saying, 'Not overtake, or go before, For our sakes, doth evil.' Smith's Literal Translation By the sword shall all sinning of my people die, saying, It shall not draw near, and the evil shall not cleave about us. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAll the sinners of my people shall fall by the sword: who say: The evils shall not approach, and shall not come upon us. Catholic Public Domain Version All the sinners of my people will die by the sword. They say, “Disaster will not come near us, and it will not overcome us.” New American Bible All sinners among my people shall die by the sword, those who say, “Disaster will not reach or overtake us.” New Revised Standard Version All the sinners of my people shall die by the sword, who say, “Evil shall not overtake or meet us.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAll the sinners of my people shall die by the sword, who say, The evil shall not touch us nor overtake us. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated All the sinners of my people will fall by the sword who say: “Evil shall not come near and shall not meet us!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917All the sinners of My people shall die by the sword, That say: 'The evil shall not overtake nor confront us.' Brenton Septuagint Translation All the sinners of my people shall die by the sword, who say, Calamities shall certainly not draw near, nor come upon us. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Destruction of Israel…9“For surely I will give the command, and I will shake the house of Israel among all the nations as grain is sifted in a sieve; but not a pebble will reach the ground. 10All the sinners among My people will die by the sword— all those who say, ‘Disaster will never draw near or confront us.’” Cross References All the sinners among My people Isaiah 1:28 But rebels and sinners will together be shattered, and those who forsake the LORD will perish. Ezekiel 18:4 Behold, every soul belongs to Me; both father and son are Mine. The soul who sins is the one who will die. Hosea 8:1 Put the ram’s horn to your lips! An eagle looms over the house of the LORD, because the people have transgressed My covenant and rebelled against My law. will die by the sword— Jeremiah 15:2 If they ask you, ‘Where shall we go?’ you are to tell them that this is what the LORD says: ‘Those destined for death, to death; those destined for the sword, to the sword; those destined for famine, to famine; and those destined for captivity, to captivity.’ Ezekiel 6:11 This is what the Lord GOD says: Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and cry out “Alas!” because of all the wicked abominations of the house of Israel, who will fall by sword and famine and plague. Isaiah 3:25 Your men will fall by the sword, and your warriors in battle. all those who say, ‘Disaster will never draw near or confront us.’” Micah 3:11 Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they lean upon the LORD, saying, “Is not the LORD among us? No disaster can come upon us.” Jeremiah 5:12-13 They have lied about the LORD and said: “He will not do anything; harm will not come to us; we will not see sword or famine. / The prophets are but wind, for the word is not in them. So let their own predictions befall them.” Zephaniah 1:12 And at that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps and punish the men settled in complacency, who say to themselves, ‘The LORD will do nothing, either good or bad.’ Isaiah 65:12 I will destine you for the sword, and you will all kneel down to be slaughtered, because I called and you did not answer, I spoke and you did not listen; you did evil in My sight and chose that in which I did not delight.” Jeremiah 11:22 So this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “I will punish them. Their young men will die by the sword, their sons and daughters by famine. Ezekiel 18:30 Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall. Isaiah 3:11 Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done. Jeremiah 6:15 Are they ashamed of the abomination they have committed? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; when I punish them, they will collapse,” says the LORD. Ezekiel 7:3-4 The end is now upon you, and I will unleash My anger against you. I will judge you according to your ways and repay you for all your abominations. / I will not look on you with pity, nor will I spare you, but I will punish you for your ways and for the abominations among you. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’ Hosea 9:7 The days of punishment have come; the days of retribution have arrived—let Israel know it. The prophet is called a fool, and the inspired man insane, because of the greatness of your iniquity and hostility. Treasury of Scripture All the sinners of my people shall die by the sword, which say, The evil shall not overtake nor prevent us. the sinners. Isaiah 33:14 The sinners in Zion are afraid; fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrites. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings? Ezekiel 20:38 And I will purge out from among you the rebels, and them that transgress against me: I will bring them forth out of the country where they sojourn, and they shall not enter into the land of Israel: and ye shall know that I am the LORD. Ezekiel 34:16,17 I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but I will destroy the fat and the strong; I will feed them with judgment… The evil. Amos 6:1,3 Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, which are named chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel came! … Psalm 10:11 He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his face; he will never see it. Ecclesiastes 8:11 Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil. Jump to Previous Befall Calamity Confront Die Disaster Evil Face Fall Meet Overtake Prevent Sakes Sinners Sword Won'tJump to Next Befall Calamity Confront Die Disaster Evil Face Fall Meet Overtake Prevent Sakes Sinners Sword Won'tAmos 9 1. The certainty of the desolation.11. The restoring of the tabernacle of David. All the sinners among My people This phrase identifies the specific group being addressed: the sinners within Israel. In the context of Amos, these are the Israelites who have turned away from God's commandments and engaged in idolatry and social injustice. The term "My people" indicates a covenant relationship, highlighting the gravity of their sin as it is a betrayal of that covenant. Historically, Israel was chosen to be a holy nation (Exodus 19:6), and their failure to live up to this calling is a recurring theme in the prophetic books. will die by the sword all those who say, ‘Disaster will never draw near or confront us.’” Persons / Places / Events 1. AmosA prophet from Tekoa, a small town in Judah, who was called by God to deliver messages of judgment and hope to the Northern Kingdom of Israel. 2. Israel The Northern Kingdom, often characterized by idolatry and social injustice during Amos's time. 3. Sinners among My people Refers to those within Israel who are unrepentant and dismissive of God's warnings. 4. The Sword Symbolizes impending judgment and destruction, often used in prophetic literature to denote war or divine retribution. 5. False Security The attitude of complacency and denial among the Israelites, believing they are immune to disaster. Teaching Points The Danger of ComplacencyBelieving that disaster will never come can lead to spiritual complacency. We must remain vigilant and responsive to God's warnings. True Security in God Our security should not be based on circumstances or false assurances but on a genuine relationship with God. The Call to Repentance Amos's message is a call to repentance. We must examine our lives and turn away from sin to avoid judgment. The Reality of Divine Judgment God's judgment is real and certain for those who persist in sin. We must take His warnings seriously. Living with Eternal Perspective We should live with an awareness of eternity, prioritizing our spiritual health over temporary comforts. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Amos 9:10?2. How does Amos 9:10 warn against complacency in our spiritual lives? 3. What does "by the sword" symbolize in Amos 9:10 for unrepentant sinners? 4. How does Amos 9:10 connect with Romans 6:23 about sin's consequences? 5. How can we ensure we are not among those who "say, 'Disaster will not overtake'"? 6. What practical steps can we take to heed the warning in Amos 9:10? 7. What does Amos 9:10 reveal about God's judgment on sinners? 8. How does Amos 9:10 fit into the overall message of the Book of Amos? 9. Why does God promise destruction in Amos 9:10 despite His love for Israel? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Amos 9? 11. What does "Collective Salvation" mean? 12. Amos 4:9-10 - Do the described plagues (blight, mildew, locusts, pestilence) align with known historical or scientific data? 13. Amos 7:11 - The text predicts Jeroboam's death by the sword; does this claim conflict with other biblical or extra-biblical accounts regarding Jeroboam's end? 14. Amos 5:18 - If the 'Day of the Lord' is described here as darkness, does this contradict other biblical texts that portray it as a time of hope or victory? What Does Amos 9:10 Mean All the sinners among My people• The Lord is speaking not to pagan nations but to “My people,” Israel—those who had received His covenant, law, and promises (Exodus 19:5–6; Romans 9:4–5). • By calling them “sinners,” He distinguishes the unrepentant majority from the faithful remnant He will preserve (Amos 9:8; Romans 11:5). • Scripture consistently warns that belonging to the covenant community does not shield anyone who persists in rebellion (Ezekiel 9:6; 1 Peter 4:17). will die by the sword • “The sword” pictures literal invasion and slaughter by Assyria (2 Kings 17:5–6), yet it is ultimately the Lord’s own instrument of justice (Isaiah 31:8; Jeremiah 25:29). • Judgment is certain, personal, and final—sin’s wages are death (Romans 6:23). • God’s righteous character demands that unrepentant sin be met with retribution, whether by military defeat in history or eternal separation afterward (Hebrews 10:30–31; Matthew 10:28). all those who say, ‘Disaster will never draw near or confront us.’ • The condemned attitude is complacent presumption: “We are God’s people, so nothing bad can happen to us.” • False prophets in Israel echoed this lie—“Peace, peace, when there is no peace” (Jeremiah 6:14; Micah 3:11). • Centuries later scoffers still sneer, “Where is the promise of His coming?” (2 Peter 3:4), and many will claim “peace and security” right before sudden destruction (1 Thessalonians 5:3). • Such denial of judgment casts God’s warnings aside and reveals a heart unwilling to repent (Proverbs 29:1). summary Amos 9:10 declares that covenant status cannot shield unrepentant sinners. Those within the community who defiantly reject God’s warnings and lull themselves with false assurances will meet real, decisive judgment—here portrayed as death by the sword. The verse calls every generation to forsake complacency, heed God’s Word, and pursue genuine repentance and faith. Verse 10. - If any are to be saved, it will not be the sinners; they need not flatter themselves that their wilful blindness shall secure them. The evil shall not overtake. They lulled themselves into a false security, and shut their cars against the warnings of the prophets; but that would avail them nothing. Prevent; come upon suddenly, surprise.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Allכֹּ֖ל (kōl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the sinners חַטָּאֵ֣י (ḥaṭ·ṭā·’ê) Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 2400: A criminal, one accounted guilty among My people עַמִּ֑י (‘am·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock will die יָמ֔וּתוּ (yā·mū·ṯū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 4191: To die, to kill by the sword, בַּחֶ֣רֶב (ba·ḥe·reḇ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword all those who say, הָאֹמְרִ֗ים (hā·’ō·mə·rîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘Disaster הָרָעָֽה׃ (hā·rā·‘āh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil will never לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no draw near תַגִּ֧ישׁ (ṯag·gîš) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5066: To draw near, approach or confront וְתַקְדִּ֛ים (wə·ṯaq·dîm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 6923: To project, precede, to anticipate, hasten, meet us.’ בַּעֲדֵ֖ינוּ (ba·‘ă·ḏê·nū) Preposition | first person common plural Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while Links Amos 9:10 NIVAmos 9:10 NLT Amos 9:10 ESV Amos 9:10 NASB Amos 9:10 KJV Amos 9:10 BibleApps.com Amos 9:10 Biblia Paralela Amos 9:10 Chinese Bible Amos 9:10 French Bible Amos 9:10 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Amos 9:10 All the sinners of my people will (Amo. 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