Obadiah 1:4
The Scripture
(4) Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the LORD.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Obadiah opens with a lament for the city of Tyre, describing its fall and the destruction of its people. The chapter emphasizes the consequences of pride and injustice, warning that God punishes the wicked while showing mercy to the righteous. It sets the tone for the rest of the letter, which predicts Tyre’s downfall and the triumph of God’s judgment.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Job 20:6Job 20:7Job 39:27Job 39:28Jeremiah 49:16Habakkuk 2:9Isaiah 14:12Isaiah 14:13Isaiah 14:14Isaiah 14:15Jeremiah 51:53Amos 9:2
Related verses (shared words)
Amos 9:2Amos 9:3Jeremiah 4:30I Corinthians 7:30II Corinthians 7:8Jeremiah 49:16