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Obadiah (/ oʊ b ə ˈ d aɪ. ə /; Hebrew: עֹבַדְיָה – ʿŌḇaḏyā or עֹבַדְיָהוּ – ʿŌḇaḏyāhū; "servant or slave of Yah"), also known as Abdias, is a biblical prophet. The authorship of the Book of Obadiah is traditionally attributed to the prophet Obadiah.
Through Obadiah, God reminded Edom of their poor treatment of His people (1:12–14) and promised redemption, not to the Edomites but to the people of Judah (1:17–18). The nation of Edom, which eventually disappeared into history, remains one of the prime examples of the truth found in Proverbs 16:18: “Pride goes before destruction, / And a ...
Jan 4, 2022 · Thirteen different men are named Obadiah in the Bible, including the minor prophet who wrote the book of Obadiah. The name Obadiah was common in ancient Israel and Judah. It means “the Lord’s servant” or “worshiper of Yahweh.”
Jun 25, 2024 · God speaks to the nation of Edom through his prophet, Obadiah, to warn them of their impending judgment. Instead of showing compassion at Israel’s calamities, they showed cruelty. They touched the apple of God’s eye, His chosen people, and they would suffer greatly for it.
1 This is the vision of Obadiah: This is what the Lord GOD says about Edom—. We have heard a message from the LORD; an envoy has been sent among the nations. to say, “Rise up, and let us go to battle against her!”—. 2 “Behold, I will make you small among the nations; you will be deeply despised.
The Book of Obadiah is based on a prophetic vision concerning the fall of Edom, a mountain-dwelling nation whose founding father was Esau. Obadiah describes an encounter with Yahweh, who addresses Edom's arrogance and charges them for their "violence against your brother Jacob".
Obadiah’s Vision. 1 The vision of Obadiah. This is what the Sovereign Lord says about Edom—. We have heard a message from the Lord: An envoy was sent to the nations to say, “Rise, let us go against her for battle”—. 2 “See, I will make you small among the nations; you will be utterly despised.
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