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ObadiahHow complete will Edom’s destruction be in Obadiah?Obadiah compares the coming loss to thieves or grape gatherers, but says Edom’s plundering will be unusually thorough (Obadiah 1:5–6). He adds that Edom’s allies will drive it to the border and those who eat its bread will set a trap for it (Obadiah 1:7). Passage context In Obadiah 1:5–7 the prophet portrays Edom’s coming ruin as unusually thorough. Ordi...ObadiahWhat does “the day of the LORD is near upon all the nations” mean in Obadiah?Obadiah broadens the message beyond Edom by saying “the day of the LORD is near upon all the nations” (Obadiah 1:15). In that day, he says, “as you have done, it shall be done to you; your deeds shall return on your own head” (Obadiah 1:15). Passage context Obadiah 1:15–16 widens the focus from Edom to “all the nations.” The prophet announces that Yahweh...ObadiahWhat does “Though you soar aloft like the eagle” mean in Obadiah?The line compares Edom’s self-exaltation and sense of security to an eagle’s height. Obadiah says that even if Edom sets its nest “among the stars,” the LORD will bring it down (Obadiah 1:4). Passage context In Obadiah 1:1–4, the prophet reports a message from Yahweh about Edom: the nations are being rallied to attack, and Edom’s downfall is already anno...ObadiahWhat does Obadiah accuse Edom of doing during Jerusalem’s fall?Obadiah says Edom looked on, rejoiced, and boasted over Judah in the day of disaster (Obadiah 1:12). It also entered the gate of God’s people, looted their wealth, and stood at the crossroads to cut off fugitives and hand over survivors (Obadiah 1:13–14). Passage context Obadiah 1:12–14 lists a string of actions Edom is told not to do when Judah is being...ObadiahWhat does Obadiah mean by “Do not gloat over your brother”?The phrase refers to Edom’s attitude and actions toward Judah in its calamity, described as looking on with joy and speaking proudly in the day of distress (Obadiah 1:12). Obadiah frames this as wrongdoing against a “brother,” tying it to Edom’s violence against Jacob (Obadiah 1:10). Passage context Obadiah 1:12–14 lists a string of actions Edom is told...ObadiahWhat does Obadiah mean by drinking on God’s holy mountain?Obadiah says that as Edom (and others) have “drunk on my holy mountain,” so “all the nations shall drink continually,” and they will be “as though they had never been” (Obadiah 1:16). The image is used to describe coming judgment and reversal (Obadiah 1:16). Passage context Obadiah 1:15–16 widens the focus from Edom to “all the nations.” The prophet anno...ObadiahWhat does Obadiah say about Edom being betrayed by its allies?Obadiah says those “at peace with you” will deceive Edom and prevail against it, pushing it “to the border” (Obadiah 1:7). He also says people who eat Edom’s bread will set a trap under it, and “you have no understanding” (Obadiah 1:7). Passage context In Obadiah 1:5–7 the prophet portrays Edom’s coming ruin as unusually thorough. Ordinary thieves take o...ObadiahWhat does Obadiah say about Edom’s pride?Obadiah says “the pride of your heart has deceived you,” describing Edom’s confidence in its high dwelling and strong location (Obadiah 1:3). Even if Edom “soar[s] aloft like the eagle,” the LORD says he will bring it down (Obadiah 1:4). Passage context In Obadiah 1:1–4, the prophet reports a message from Yahweh about Edom: the nations are being rallied...ObadiahWhat does Obadiah say about survivors of Edom?Obadiah says the house of Jacob will consume the house of Esau, and “there shall be no survivor for the house of Esau” (Obadiah 1:18). He presents this as the LORD’s declared outcome: “for the LORD has spoken” (Obadiah 1:18). Passage context Obadiah closes by turning from Edom’s downfall to Zion’s future. On Mount Zion there will be survivors, the place...ObadiahWhat does Obadiah say about the exiles and their return?Obadiah says “the exiles of this host of the people of Israel” will possess territory as far as Zarephath (Obadiah 1:20). He also says “the exiles of Jerusalem who are in Sepharad shall possess the cities of the Negeb” (Obadiah 1:20). Passage context Obadiah closes by turning from Edom’s downfall to Zion’s future. On Mount Zion there will be survivors, t...ObadiahWhat does Obadiah say will happen on Mount Zion?Obadiah says “on Mount Zion there shall be those who escape, and it shall be holy” (Obadiah 1:17). He also says “the house of Jacob shall possess their own possessions” (Obadiah 1:17). Passage context Obadiah closes by turning from Edom’s downfall to Zion’s future. On Mount Zion there will be survivors, the place will again be treated as set apart, and J...ObadiahWhat happens to Edom’s wisdom and warriors in Obadiah?The LORD says he will destroy the wise men out of Edom and remove understanding from Mount Esau (Obadiah 1:8). Obadiah also says Edom’s mighty men will be dismayed, and everyone from Mount Esau will be cut off by slaughter (Obadiah 1:9). Passage context In Obadiah 1:8–9, Yahweh announces a coming “day” when Edom will lose what it trusts most: insight and...ObadiahWhat is the book of Obadiah about?Obadiah is a prophecy of judgment against Edom and a promise of deliverance for Zion. It condemns Edom’s pride and its violence against Jacob during Jerusalem’s disaster, and it announces that wrongdoing will be repaid in kind on the day of the LORD (Obadiah 1:1–16). It ends with Zion’s restoration and the statement that “the kingdom shall be the LORD’s” (Ob...ObadiahWhat territories will Israel possess according to Obadiah?Obadiah lists regions to be possessed: the Negeb will possess Mount Esau, the Shephelah will possess the land of the Philistines, and they will possess Ephraim, Samaria, and Gilead (Obadiah 1:19). He also says exiles will possess the cities of the Negeb and territory reaching to Zarephath and Sepharad (Obadiah 1:20). Passage context Obadiah closes by tur...ObadiahWhere does Obadiah say “As you have done, it shall be done to you”?The statement appears in the section about the day of the LORD: “As you have done, it shall be done to you; your deeds shall return on your own head” (Obadiah 1:15). It is presented as the measure of judgment “upon all the nations” (Obadiah 1:15). Passage context Obadiah 1:15–16 widens the focus from Edom to “all the nations.” The prophet announces that...ObadiahWhere does Obadiah say “the kingdom shall be the LORD’s”?The statement appears at the end of the book: “the kingdom shall be the LORD’s” (Obadiah 1:21). It follows the line about “saviors” going up to Mount Zion to rule Mount Esau (Obadiah 1:21). Passage context Obadiah closes by turning from Edom’s downfall to Zion’s future. On Mount Zion there will be survivors, the place will again be treated as set apart,...ObadiahWho are the “house of Jacob” and “house of Esau” in Obadiah?Obadiah contrasts the “house of Jacob” with the “house of Esau,” presenting Jacob as the people who will be restored and Esau as the people judged (Obadiah 1:17–18). He says the house of Jacob will be a fire and the house of Esau stubble, leaving “no survivor for the house of Esau” (Obadiah 1:18). Passage context Obadiah closes by turning from Edom’s dow...ObadiahWho are the “saviors” in Obadiah 1:21?Obadiah says “saviors shall go up to Mount Zion to rule Mount Esau” (Obadiah 1:21). The verse connects their rule with the conclusion: “the kingdom shall be the LORD’s” (Obadiah 1:21). Passage context Obadiah closes by turning from Edom’s downfall to Zion’s future. On Mount Zion there will be survivors, the place will again be treated as set apart, and J...ObadiahWho is Obadiah’s prophecy directed against?The prophecy is explicitly “concerning Edom,” announcing that nations are summoned against it and that it will be brought down (Obadiah 1:1–2). Edom is condemned for pride and for violence against Jacob (Obadiah 1:3; Obadiah 1:10). Passage context In Obadiah 1:1–4, the prophet reports a message from Yahweh about Edom: the nations are being rallied to att...ObadiahWhy is Edom judged in Obadiah?Obadiah says the reason is “the violence done to your brother Jacob,” bringing shame and being “cut off forever” (Obadiah 1:10). He points to the day Edom stood aloof while foreigners entered Jerusalem’s gates and cast lots for it (Obadiah 1:11). Passage context In Obadiah 1:10–11, the message turns from announcing Edom’s coming downfall to stating the r...

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