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. 7. The general drift of this verse is plain. It … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Obadiah 1:7”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Obadiah 1:6
How are [the things] of Esau searched out! [how] are his hidden things sought up! 6. the things of Esau ] lit. how are they searched out, Esau; i. e. everything, people and property alike, that belongs to Esau. his hidden things ] rather places; his treasure-houses and receptacles hewn in the secret places of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Obadiah 1:6”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Obadiah 1:5
If thieves came to thee, if robbers by night, (how art thou cut off!) would they not have stolen till they had enough? if the grape gatherers came to thee, would they not leave [some] grapes? 5, 6. The completeness of the destruction and desolation of Edom is depicted by a double contrast. Two cases … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Obadiah 1:5”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Obadiah 1:4
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. 4. thou exalt thyself ] There is no need to supply the word “thyself,” as is done by A.V. and others (“though thou wentest as high as the eagle.” Ewald). … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Obadiah 1:4”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Obadiah 1:3
The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation [is] high; that saith in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the ground? 3. the clefts of the rock ] The word rock may here be a proper name, Selah or Petra; the reference … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Obadiah 1:3”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Obadiah 1:2
Behold, I have made thee small among the heathen: thou art greatly despised. 2. I have made thee thou art ] Jehovah is now the speaker. “I have made thee small” in my purpose, which though its accomplishment is still future is as certain as though it were already executed. “Thou art,” already in inevitable … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Obadiah 1:2”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Obadiah 1:1
The vision of Obadiah. Thus saith the Lord GOD concerning Edom; We have heard a rumor from the LORD, and an ambassador is sent among the heathen, Arise ye, and let us rise up against her in battle. 1 16. The Destruction of Edom. 1 9. The Punishment of Edom foretold 1. The vision of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Obadiah 1:1”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 9:15
And I will plant them upon their land, and they shall no more be pulled up out of their land which I have given them, saith the LORD thy God. 15. Israel will moreover remain permanently settled in its own land. And I will plant them and they shall no more be pulled up, &c.] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 9:15”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 9:14
And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit [them]; and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof; they shall also make gardens, and eat the fruit of them. 14. To the land thus blessed by nature, Israel shall be restored: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 9:14”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 9:13
Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that the plowman shall overtake the reaper, and the treader of grapes him that soweth seed; and the mountains shall drop sweet wine, and all the hills shall melt. 13. A hyperbolical description of the fertility of the soil. So rapid will be the growth of the crops, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Amos 9:13”