The World English Bible (WEB): Obadiah
A prophetic book from the Old Testament, likely written in the late 6th century BC. This brief text, consisting of a single chapter, focuses on the judgment pronounced against Edom, a nation neighboring Israel. It reflects themes of pride, betrayal, and divine retribution, emphasizing the consequences of sin and the ultimate triumph of Israel. The book presents a vision from Obadiah, where God declares that Edom will face destruction due to its arrogance and violence against its brother nation, Israel. The narrative highlights that the Edomites have displayed pride and treachery, particularly during Israel's misfortunes. It emphasizes that their alliances will turn against them, leading to their downfall. The chapter concludes with a vision of restoration for Israel, portraying a future where the house of Jacob will reclaim its possessions, and divine justice will be enacted, establishing God's kingdom over all.
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“Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.””
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“I believe in happy endings,” I tell him. “And it feels like this movie has gone on forthe right amount of time.”“Movie?” Dr. Patel says, and I think he would look exactly like Gandhi if he had thosewire-rim glasses and a shaved head, which is weird, especially since we are in leatherrecliners in such a bright, happy room and well, Gandhi is dead, right?“Yeah,” I say. “Haven’t you ever noticed that life is like a series of movies?””
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“Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.””
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“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.””
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“Blessed are the peacemakers:for they shall be called the children of God.””
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“To you, Pharisees, teachers of law, hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices and mint. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law”
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“Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother. And a person's enemies will be those of his own household.””
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“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.””
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“So the last will be first, and the first will be last.””
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