Obadiah 1:8

In that day, saith Jehovah, I will destroy the wise men from Edom, And understanding from the mount of Esau.

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In The King James Version

Shall I not in that day, saith the LORD, even destroy the wise men out of Edom, and understanding out of the mount of Esau?

In Context

7All thine allies have brought thee to the border; They that were at peace with thee have deceived thee, and prevailed against thee; They that ate thy bread have spread a snare under thee; There is no understanding in thee.

9Thy mighty men, O Teman, shall be dismayed; Every one shall be cut off from the mount of Esau.

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Cross References

Psalms 33:10The LORD bringeth the devices of the nations to nothing; He frustrateth the designs of kingdoms.

Isaiah 19:11Surely the princes of Zoan are fools; The wise counsellors of Pharaoh have been stupid in their counsels. How, then, can ye say to Pharaoh, “I am the son of the wise, The son of ancient kings”?

Isaiah 19:13The princes of Zoan are become fools; The princes of Noph are deceived, Even the chiefs of her tribes have caused Egypt to err.

1 Corinthians 3:19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God; for it is written: “He that taketh the wise in their craftiness;”

Matthew Henry on Obadiah 1:2-10

The Doom of Edom. ( b. c. 587.) 1 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. 2 Behold, I have made thee small among the heathen: thou art greatly despised. 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? 4 Though thou exalt… Read the whole commentary →

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