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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Obadiah 1:3

The pride of thy heart hath deceived thee - Not the strength of its mountain-fastnesses, strong though they were, deceived Edom, but “the pride of his heart.” That strength was but the occasion which called forth the “pride.” Yet, it was strong in its abode. God, as it were, admits it to them. “Dweller in the clefts of the rocks, the loftiness of his habitation.” “The whole southern country of the Edomites,” says Jerome, “from Eleutheropolis to Petra and Selah (which are the possessions of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Obadiah 1:4

Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle - (or, thy nest) The eagle builds its nest in places nearly inaccessible to man. The Edomites were a race of eagles. It is not the language of poetry or exaggeration; but is poetic, because so true. “And though thou set thy nest in the stars.” This is men’s language, strange as it is. “I shall touch the stars with my crown;” “I shall strike the stars with my lofty crown;” “since I have touched heaven with my lance.” As Job says Job 20:6-7, “Though his... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Obadiah 1:1-4

Obadiah 1:1-4. The vision of Obadiah The name of this prophet signifies, a servant, or a worshipper, of the Lord. Such he undoubtedly was, and also a prophet, but what he was in other respects we are not informed. It is not improbable that he had other visions, or revelations, from God, besides this which is here recorded, but this only has been preserved for the benefit of future ages. Thus saith the Lord This declaration includes his commission and authority to prophesy, together... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Obadiah 1:1-14

OBADIAH’S MESSAGEEdom’s sin (1-14)The Edomites thought their land was unconquerable because of the defence system that they had built throughout their rocky mountains. Obadiah warns them that no matter how high up the mountains they go or how strong they make their defences, nothing will save them from the coming destruction. Already the enemy armies are preparing to attack Edom (1-4).A house burglar steals only what he wants, and leaves the remainder of the goods in the house; a vineyard... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Obadiah 1:2

Behold. Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6 . Calling attention to the words of Jehovah. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Obadiah 1:3

the clefts, &c. Referring to the natural position of the Edomites. Compare 2 Kings 14:7 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Obadiah 1:4

Though, &c. The words of Jehovah. set thy nest. Reference to Pentateuch (Numbers 24:21 ). App-92 . Compare Habakkuk 2:9 . among the stars. Figure of speech Hyperbole. App-6 . saith the LORD = [is] Jehovah's oracle. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Obadiah 1:2

"Behold, I have made thee small among the nations: thou art greatly despised."The prophetic tense in this verse amounts to a prophecy that God WILL humiliate and debase Edom. At the time when God shall have cut the nation down to size, it will be greatly despised. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Obadiah 1:3

"The pride of thy heart hath deceived thee, O thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high; that saith in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the ground?"This is a description of the national character of the Edomites, the traditional enemies of Israel, who were also their very close kinsmen, both being descended from the twin sons (Jacob and Esau) of Isaac, the Edomites being descended from Esau, and the Israelites from Jacob. The enmity between the two peoples... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Obadiah 1:4

"Though thou mount on high as the eagle, and though thy nest be set among the stars, I will bring thee down from thence, saith Jehovah."The very high and rocky cliffs of Petra were suggestive of the lofty crags where eagles like to build their nests, but Obadiah poetically declared that even if they could have built to the stars themselves nothing could protect them from the avenging wrath of God on account of their wickedness. This beautiful and powerful language is self-explanatory. read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Obadiah 1:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Obadiah 1:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Obadiah 1:1-4

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Obadiah 1:1-14

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Obadiah 1:2

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Obadiah 1:3

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Obadiah 1:4

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Obadiah 1:2

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Obadiah 1:3

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Obadiah 1:4

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