Obadiah 1:1

"The vision of Obadiah. This is what the Lord GOD says about Edom. We have heard news from the LORD, and an ambassador is sent among the nations, saying, “Arise, and let’s rise up against her in battle."

Key Reflection

The vision of Obadiah reveals God's message about Edom, a nation known for its hostility towards Israel. The original audience would have recognized this context as the Lord declaring judgment on Edom, who had celebrated Israel’s misfortune (Obadiah 1:12). This prophecy was delivered through an envoy sent to various nations, signaling that this was no ordinary message but one of significant importance, reflecting God's sovereignty and his intention to hold all nations accountable for their actions towards His people.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The vision of Obadiah -, i. e., of “the worshiper of God.” The prophet would be known only by that which his name imports, that he worshiped God. He tells us in this double title, through whom the prophecy came, and from whom it came. His name authenticated the prophecy to the Jewish Church. Thenceforth, he chose to remain wholly hidden. He entitles it “a vision,” as the prophets were called “seers”1 Samuel 9:9, although he relates, not the vision which he saw, but its substance and meaning. Probably the future was unfolded to him in the form of sights spread out before his mind, of which he spoke in words given to him by God.

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