Obadiah 1:7
The Scripture
(7) All the men of thy confederacy have brought thee even to the border: the men that were at peace with thee have deceived thee, and prevailed against thee; they that eat thy bread have laid a wound under thee: there is none understanding in him.
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
Psalms 55:12Psalms 55:13Jeremiah 4:30Jeremiah 30:14Lamentations 1:19Ezekiel 23:22Ezekiel 23:23Ezekiel 23:24Ezekiel 23:25Revelation 17:12Revelation 17:13Revelation 17:14
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