Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
sift—I will cause the Israelites to be tossed about through all nations as corn is shaken about in a sieve, in such a way, however, that while the chaff and dust (the wicked) fall through (perish), all the solid grains (the godly elect) remain (are preserved), (Romans 11:26; compare Note, see on Jeremiah 3:14). So spiritual Israel's final safety is ensured (Luke 22:32; John 10:28; John 6:39).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Amos 9:9:
Isaiah 43:5
Jeremiah 3:14
Ezekiel 9:4
Amos 9:1
Amos 9:1
Amos 9:10
Matthew 3:12
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