Obadiah 1:1 - Modern English VersionThe book of Obadiah was likely written in the sixth century BC. Its author is the prophet Obadiah, and it is the shortest book in the Old Testament. Nothing is known about the prophet Obadiah except the meaning of his name, “servant or worshipper of God.” This book has one theme—the condemnation of Edom. Obadiah prophesied that Edom would be repaid for mistreating God’s people as this people (who were descendants from Esau) took part in the sacking of Jerusalem with the Babylonians. Obadiah emphasized that God is sovereign over all nations and that the house of Jacob would someday be restored because of God’s covenant love for His people.The vision of Obadiah.Thus says the Lord God concerning Edom (We have heard a report from the Lord and a messenger has been sent among the nations, saying: “Rise up! Let us rise up against it for battle!”): See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769The vision of Obadiah. Thus saith the Lord GOD concerning Edom; We have heard a rumour from the LORD, and an ambassador is sent among the heathen, Arise ye, and let us rise up against her in battle. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic EditionTHE VISION of Obadiah. Thus says the Lord God concerning Edom: We have heard tidings from the Lord, and an ambassador is sent forth among the nations [saying], Arise, and let us rise up against [Edom] for battle! [Ps. 137:7; Isa. 34:1-15; 63:1-6; Jer. 49:7-22; Ezek. 25:8-14.] See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)The vision of Obadiah. Thus saith the Lord Jehovah concerning Edom: We have heard tidings from Jehovah, and an ambassador is sent among the nations, saying, Arise ye, and let us rise up against her in battle. See the chapterCommon English BibleThe vision of Obadiah. The LORD God proclaims concerning Edom: We have heard a message from the LORD— a messenger has been sent among the nations: “Rise up! Let us rise against her for battle!” See the chapterCatholic Public Domain VersionThe vision of Obadiah. Thus says the Lord God to Edom: We have heard a report from the Lord, and he has sent an envoy to the nations: "Arise, and let us together rise up in battle against him." See the chapter |