Amos 8:9 net — In that day,” says the Sovereign LORD,“I will make the sun set at noon, and make the earth dark in the middle of the da…

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"In that day,” says the Sovereign LORD,“I will make the sun set at noon, and make the earth dark in the middle of the day."

— Amos 8:9, NET Bible

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Amos 8 — Context

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We’re eager to trade silver for the poor, a pair of sandals for the needy! We want to mix in some chaff with the grain!”

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The LORD confirms this oath by the arrogance of Jacob:“I swear I will never forget all you have done!

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Because of this the earth will quake, and all who live in it will mourn. The whole earth will rise like the River Nile, it will surge upward and then grow calm, like the Nile in Egypt.

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In that day,” says the Sovereign LORD,“I will make the sun set at noon, and make the earth dark in the middle of the day.

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I will turn your festivals into funerals, and all your songs into funeral dirges. I will make everyone wear funeral clothes and cause every head to be shaved bald. I will make you mourn as if you had lost your only son; when it ends it will indeed have been a bitter day.

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Be certain of this, the time is coming,” says the Sovereign LORD,“when I will send a famine through the land– not a shortage of food or water but an end to divine revelation!

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People will stagger from sea to sea, and from the north around to the east. They will wander about looking for a message from the LORD, but they will not find any.

Amos 8:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 8:9 say?
Amos 8:9 in the NET Bible reads: “In that day,” says the Sovereign LORD,“I will make the sun set at noon, and make the earth dark in the middle of the day.”
Where is Amos 8:9 in the Bible?
Amos 8:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 8, verse 9.
Who wrote Amos?
Amos is traditionally attributed to Amos, a shepherd and fig-farmer from Tekoa. It was written c. 760–750 BC.
What is the book of Amos about?
Amos, a working shepherd from Judah, is sent north to confront Israel's outward prosperity and inward injustice. With searing rhetoric he denounces oppression of the poor and empty religion, calling for justice to roll down like waters.
What are the major themes of Amos?
Amos explores themes including Justice, Social Sin, Empty Religion, Day of the LORD, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of Amos 8:9.
What translation should I read Amos 8:9 in?
Amos 8:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Amos 8:9?
Amos 8:9 reads (NET): “In that day,” says the Sovereign LORD,“I will make the sun set at noon, and make the earth dark in the middle of the day.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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