Part I. THE DESTRUCTION OF EDOM, AND THE CAUSE THEREOF.
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Obadiah 1:1-16
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Matthew Henry on Obadiah 1:1-16Obadiah 1:1-16 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryThis prophecy is against Edom. Its destruction seems to have been typical, as their father Esau's rejection; and to refer to the destruction of the enemies of the gospel church. See the prediction of the success of that…The Doom of Edom. (b. c. 587.)Obadiah 1:1-9 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleTHE DOOM OF EDOM. (B. C. 587.) Edom is the nation against which this prophecy is levelled, and which, some think, is put for all the enemies of Israel, that shall be brought down first or last. The rabbin by Edom unders…The Pulpit Commentary on Obadiah 1:1Obadiah 1:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITIONThe Pulpit Commentary on Obadiah 1:1-9Obadiah 1:1-9 · The Pulpit Commentary§ 1. The heathen nations are summmoned to take vengeanee on Edom. In spite of her impregnable position, they shall bring her low and strip her of her wealth, being aided and encouraged by her own allies.The Pulpit Commentary on Obadiah 1:1Obadiah 1:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe vision of Obadiah. This is the title of the book, declaring from whom and through whom the revelation comes (Isaiah 1:1). Under the word "vision" in prophetic language is included, not only what the seer saw, the me…The Pulpit Commentary on Obadiah 1:1Obadiah 1:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe servant of Jehovah. The names given by the Hebrews were usually significant. The appellation of this prophet was very commonly used, and is indicative of the fervid and practical piety of the Israelitish people. Oba…
commentaryMatthew Henry on Obadiah 1:1-16This prophecy is against Edom. Its destruction seems to have been typical, as their father Esau's rejection; and to refer to the destruction of the enemies of the gospel church. See the prediction of the success of that…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Doom of Edom. (b. c. 587.)THE DOOM OF EDOM. (B. C. 587.) Edom is the nation against which this prophecy is levelled, and which, some think, is put for all the enemies of Israel, that shall be brought down first or last. The rabbin by Edom unders…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Obadiah 1:1-4Edom subdued. "The vision of Obadiah Thus saith the Lord God concerning Edom; We have heard a rumour from the Lord," etc. We have said that, although there are so many Obadiahs mentioned in Scripture, the prophet cannot…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Obadiah 1:1The vision. The designation sometimes given to the prophet, "the seer," corresponds with language which is in many places employed to denote the act of communion with God, by which the honoured servant was qualified for…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Obadiah 1:1God and bad men. "The 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." O…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Obadiah 1:1-9§ 1. The heathen nations are summmoned to take vengeanee on Edom. In spite of her impregnable position, they shall bring her low and strip her of her wealth, being aided and encouraged by her own allies.Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Obadiah 1:1The vision of Obadiah. This is the title of the book, declaring from whom and through whom the revelation comes (Isaiah 1:1). Under the word "vision" in prophetic language is included, not only what the seer saw, the me…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Obadiah 1:1The servant of Jehovah. The names given by the Hebrews were usually significant. The appellation of this prophet was very commonly used, and is indicative of the fervid and practical piety of the Israelitish people. Oba…Joseph S. Exell and contributors