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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

צָרָֽה vexer H6869 · TWOT 1974b
שׁ֣וֹדְדֵי deal violently with H7703 · TWOT 2331
יַעֲקֹ֖ב Jacob H3290 · TWOT 1676f
נְאֻם utterance H5002 · TWOT 1272a
עָרֵ֥י excitement H5892 · TWOT 1587a

People & Context

Foreign Invasion of Jerusalem

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

Edom Stands Opposite

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

Edom Rejoices and Boasts

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

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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