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Category: Obadiah

Obadiah foretells Edom’s judgment for opposing God’s people and promises deliverance and restoration for Israel. It reveals God’s justice and sovereignty over all nations. The book points to Christ, who triumphs over all enemies, vindicates His people, and establishes His kingdom where righteousness and peace prevail forever.

  • Book of Obadiah Literary Analysis

    The book of Obadiah, the Old Testament’s shortest prophetic oracle, focuses on God’s judgment against Edom and His promise of restoration for Israel. It emphasizes God’s justice against prideful nations and His faithfulness to His covenant people, culminating in the declaration of God’s sovereignty and the hope of redemption through Christ.

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    Book of Obadiah Literary Analysis