Amos 9:2 web — Though they dig into Sheol, there my hand will take them; and though they climb up to heaven, there I will bring them d…

World English Bible

"Though they dig into Sheol, there my hand will take them; and though they climb up to heaven, there I will bring them down."

— Amos 9:2, World English Bible

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Amos 9 — Context

1

I saw the Lord standing beside the altar, and he said, "Strike the tops of the pillars, that the thresholds may shake; and break them in pieces on the head of all of them; and I will kill the last of them with the sword: there shall not one of them flee away, and there shall not one of them escape.

2

Though they dig into Sheol, there my hand will take them; and though they climb up to heaven, there I will bring them down.

3

Though they hide themselves in the top of Carmel, I will search and take them out there; and though they be hidden from my sight in the bottom of the sea, there I will command the serpent, and it will bite them.

4

Though they go into captivity before their enemies, there I will command the sword, and it will kill them. I will set my eyes on them for evil, and not for good.

5

For the Lord, Yahweh of Armies, is he who touches the land and it melts, and all who dwell in it will mourn; and it will rise up wholly like the River, and will sink again, 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 World English Bible reads: “Though they dig into Sheol, there my hand will take them; and though they climb up to heaven, there I will bring 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 (WEB): “Though they dig into Sheol, there my hand will take them; and though they climb up to heaven, there I will bring 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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