Obadiah 1:1

Updated: June 3, 2025
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The vision of Obadiah. This is what the Lord Yahweh says about Edom. We have heard news from Yahweh, and an ambassador is sent among the nations, saying, “Arise, and let’s rise up against her in battle.
World English Bible (WEB)
The vision{H2377} of Obadiah{H5662}. Thus saith{H559}{(H8804)} the Lord{H136} GOD{H3069} concerning Edom{H123}; We have heard{H8085}{(H8804)} a rumour{H8052} from the LORD{H3068}, and an ambassador{H6735} is sent{H7971}{(H8795)} among the heathen{H1471}, Arise{H6965}{(H8798)} ye, and let us rise up{H6965}{(H8799)} against her in battle{H4421}.
KJV with Strongs
(1) The vision of ‘Ovadyah (Servant of Yah). Here is what the true Lord and Master, יהוה Yahweh says to Edom. As an envoy was being sent among the nations, saying, "Arise! Let's go against her towards the battle," we heard a report from יהוה Yahweh:
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
Thus said the Lord Jehovah to Edom, A report we have heard from Jehovah, And an ambassador among nations was sent, ‘Rise, yea, let us rise against her for battle.’
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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