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. THOUGH THOU EXALT THYSELF - or supply from the second clause, "thy nest" (Maurer). (Compare ; ; .) AND THOUGH THOU SET THY NEST AMONG THE STARS - namely, on the loftiest hills, which seem to reach the very stars. Edom is a type of Antichrist (; ; ). The language implies a remembrance of Balaam's words to the Kenite, "Strong is thy dwelling-place, and tho...

1-16 This 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 war; Edom shall be spoiled, and brought down. All the enemies of God's church shall be disappointed in the things they stay themselves on. God can easily lay those low who magnify and exalt themselves; and will do it. Carnal security ripens men for ruin, and makes the ruin worse when it comes. Treasures on earth cannot be so safely laid up but that thieves may break through and steal; it is therefore our wisdom to lay up for ourselves treasures in heaven. Those that make flesh their trust, arm it against themselves. The God of our covenant will never deceive us: but if we trust men with whom we join ourselves, it may prove to us a wound and dishonour. God will justl...

Verse Obadiah 1:4. _THOUGH THOU EXALT_ THYSELF _AS THE EAGLE_] Though like this bird thou get into the _highest cliff of the highest rock_, it will not avail thee. To defend thee, when Jehovah has determined thy destruction, thy _deepest caves_ and _highest rocks_ will be equally useless. See Jeremiah 49:16....

THOUGH THOU EXALT THYSELF AS THE EAGLE - (or, thy nest) The eagle builds its nest in places nearly inaccessible to man. The Edomites were a race of eagles. It is not the language of poetry or exaggeration; but is poetic, because so true. “And though thou set thy nest in the stars.” This is men’s language, strange as it is. “I shall touch the stars with my crown;” “I shall strike the stars with my lofty crown;” “since I have touched heaven with my lance.” As Job says Job 20:6, “Though his excellency mount up to the heavens and his head reacheth unto the clouds,” yet,” he shall perish forever, like his own dung.” And Isaiah to the king of Babylon, the type of Anti Christ and of the Evil one Isaiah 14:13,...

THOUGH THOU EXALTEST [THYSELF] AS THE EAGLE,.... That soars aloft, flies on high, even out of sight, higher than any other bird does: or, "exaltest thy habitation"; and makest it as high as the eagle's nest; see Jeremiah 49:16; AND THOUGH THOU SET THY NEST AMONG THE STARS; even higher than the eagle's; an hyperbolical expression, supposing that which never was or can be done; yet, if it was possible, would not secure from danger: or should their castles and fortresses be built upon the top of the highest mountains, which seem to reach the heavens, and be among the stars: THENCE WILL I BRING THEE DOWN, SAITH THE LORD; this is said in answer to the question put, or bold challenge made, in Obadiah 1:3; if men cannot do it, God will; and, if he employs instruments to effe

OBADIAH 1:1 B. THE DESERVED DOWNFALL OF EDOM. The prophet declares that interpretation of current events which Yahweh has revealed to him. Other nations are combining against Edom (Obadiah 1:1) and Yahweh will make their combination successful (Obadiah 1:2; the perfect tenses are prophetic). Edom has been confident in the inaccessibility of his mountainous land (Obadiah 1:3; see Intro. and read with VSS making high his habitation), but vainly does he build (his nest) on high (for the EAGLE, see on Jeremiah 4:13). This is no passing raid, for the work of the f

THOUGH, &C. The words of Jehovah. SET THY NEST. Reference to Pentateuch (Numbers 24:21). App-92. Compare Habakkuk 2:9. AMONG THE STARS. Figure of speech _Hyperbole._ App-6. SAITH THE LORD. [is] Jehovah's oracle....

_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). "Thy nest" is the subject of both clauses. The words as they stand give a perfectly clear sense in English, as in Hebrew: THOUGH THOU EXALTEST AS THE EAGLE, AND THOUGH AMONG THE STARS THOU SETTEST THY NEST. Comp. Numbers 24:21; Habakkuk 2:9....

_EDOM'S PRIDE AND PUNISHMENT -- OBADIAH 1:1-9:_ God gave Obadiah a message about Edom. The King James Version uses the word "Rumor" to describe the vision and message of Obadiah. The word means an authentic message from the Lord. It is not just some "speculation" as the word is usually used today. The message is certain, "Edom will be humbled, Thus says the Lord GOD." God's messenger had been sent out and the nations would rise against Edom in battle. The people of Edom were a doomed people because of their pride. They would become one of the smaller nations and would be looked down upon by the heathen nations. The Edomites felt safe living in Mount Seir. They said in their heart, "Who will bring me down to the ground?" They thought no one could attack them there, but they were mistaken. The Lord said, "I will still bring you down, even if you fly higher than an eagle or nest am

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE CERTAINTY OF EDOM'S JUDGMENT TEXT: Obadiah 1:1-4 1. The vision of Obadiah. Thus saith the Lord Jehovah concerning Edom: We have heard tidings from Jehovah, and an ambassador is sent among the nations, saying, Arise ye, and let us rise up against her in battle. 2. Behold, I have made thee small among the nations; thou are greatly despised. 3. The pride of thy heart hath deceived thee, O 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? 4. Though thou mount on high as the eagle, and though thy nest be set among the stars, I will bring thee down from thence, saith Jehovah. QUERIES a. Why and how did Jehovah send an ambassador among the nations calling them to battle against Edom? b. Why did Edom's dwelling