Amos 9:2 cpdv — If they descend even to the underworld, from there my hand will draw them out; and if they ascend even to the sky, from…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"If they descend even to the underworld, from there my hand will draw them out; and if they ascend even to the sky, from there will I pull them down. "

— Amos 9:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Amos 9 — Context

1

I saw the Lord standing over an altar, and he said: “Strike the hinges, and let the lintels be shaken. For there is avarice at the head of them all, and I will execute the very last of them with the sword. There will be no escape for them. They will flee, and he who flees from among them will not be saved.

2

If they descend even to the underworld, from there my hand will draw them out; and if they ascend even to the sky, from there will I pull them down.

3

And if they were hiding at the top of Carmel, when searching there, I would steal them away, and if they conceal themselves from my eyes in the depths of the sea, I will command the serpent there and he will bite them.

4

And if they go into captivity in the sight of their enemies, there I will command the sword, and it will kill them. And I will set my eyes over them for harm and not for good.”

5

And the Lord God of hosts, he touches the earth and it will melt. And all who dwell in it will mourn. And everyone will rise up like a river, and will flow away like the river of Egypt.

Amos 9:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 9:2 say?
Amos 9:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “If they descend even to the underworld, from there my hand will draw them out; and if they ascend even to the sky, from there will I pull them down. ”
Where is Amos 9:2 in the Bible?
Amos 9:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 9, verse 2.
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 9:2.
What translation should I read Amos 9:2 in?
Amos 9:2 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 9:2?
Amos 9:2 reads (CPDV): “If they descend even to the underworld, from there my hand will draw them out; and if they ascend even to the sky, from there will I pull them down. ” 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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