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Obadiah 1

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 1

1 The vision of Obadiah: So says the Lord Jehovah concerning Edom: We have heard a message from Jehovah, and a messenger is sent among the nations; rise up, and let us rise up against her for battle.

2 Behold, I have given you to be small among the nations; you are being greatly despised.

3 The pride of your heart has deceived you, dwelling in the clefts of the rock; his dwelling is lofty, saying in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the ground?

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Chapter Summary

The destruction of Edom for their pride, and for their wrong to Jacob. The salvation and victory of Judah.

Key Hebrew Words

זָדוֹן pride, insolence H2087 · TWOT 547b
חָמָס violence H2555 · TWOT 678a
חָזוֹן vision H2377 · TWOT 633a
פְּלֵיטָה deliverance, escape H6413 · TWOT 1774d
בְּרִית covenant H1285 · TWOT 282a
מְלוּכָה kingship, kingdom H4410 · TWOT 1199d

People & Context

Jehovah

The Lord who speaks through Obadiah, pronouncing judgment on Edom and promising deliverance on Mount Zion.

Obadiah

The prophet who receives the vision concerning Edom's doom.

Esau

Patriarch whose name stands for Edom, the prideful nation judged for violence against Jacob.

Jacob

Patriarch whose name stands for Israel, the wronged brother whose house will be restored.

Timeline

Foreign Invasion of Jerusalem

Strangers and foreigners take Jacob's forces captive, enter his gates, and cast lots for Jerusalem.

Obadiah 1:11
Edom Stands Opposite

Edom stands opposite on the day of the invasion, acting like one of the enemy forces.

Obadiah 1:11
Edom Rejoices and Boasts

Edom looks upon their brother's disaster, rejoices over the sons of Judah's destruction, and boasts during their distress.

Obadiah 1:12

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