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No Fortress is High Enough
Commentators explain that Edom's pride was rooted in the real-world security of its capital, Petra, which was carved into inaccessible mountain cliffs. The imagery of an eagle's nest 'among the stars' captures their feeling of invincibility. This verse is a powerful reminder that no amount of human ingenuity, wealth, or physical defense can secure us against the judgment of God.
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Obadiah
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Albert Barnes
On Obadiah 1:4
18th Century
Theologian
Though you exalt yourself as the eagle— (or, your nest) The eagle builds its nest in places nearly inaccessible to man. The Edomites were a …
Charles Ellicott
On Obadiah 1:1–4
19th Century
Bishop
1-9 .—THE DIVINE HOSTILITY AGAINST EDOM PROCLAIMED.
The vision of Obadiah. —Properly, vision of Obadia…
John Calvin
On Obadiah 1:2–4
16th Century
Theologian
Jeremiah uses nearly the same words, but the sense of the expression is ambiguous when he says, Lo, little have I set thee. To me, it appe…
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John Gill
On Obadiah 1:4
17th Century
Pastor
Though you exalt [yourself] as the eagle
That soars aloft, flies on high, even out of sight, higher than any other b…
Matthew Henry
On Obadiah 1:1–16
17th Century
Minister
This prophecy is against Edom. Its destruction seems to have been typical, like their father Esau's rejection, and appears to refer to the destruct…