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Edom’s Arrogance and Ruin

The vision of Obadiah. Thus says Adonai Elohim concerning Edom:

We have heard a report from Adonai
and an envoy has been sent among the nations:
“Arise and let us rise up against her in battle.”
Behold, I will make you least among the nations,
you will be greatly despised.
The arrogance of your heart has deceived you—
living in the clefts of the rock—
his dwelling place is lofty, saying in his heart:
‘Who shall bring me down to the earth?’

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Obadiah’s Vision(A)(B)

The vision(C) of Obadiah.

This is what the Sovereign Lord says about Edom(D)

We have heard a message from the Lord:
    An envoy(E) was sent to the nations to say,
“Rise, let us go against her for battle”(F)

“See, I will make you small(G) among the nations;
    you will be utterly despised.
The pride(H) of your heart has deceived you,
    you who live in the clefts of the rocks[a](I)
    and make your home on the heights,
you who say to yourself,
    ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’(J)

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Footnotes

  1. Obadiah 1:3 Or of Sela