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A Total Destruction
Commentators explain that Obadiah uses a powerful comparison to illustrate the severity of Edom's judgment. Unlike a common thief who steals only until satisfied, or a grape-gatherer who leaves behind gleanings, the destruction coming upon Edom will be absolute and total. Nothing will be left, signifying a complete and final end.
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Obadiah
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Albert Barnes
On Obadiah 1:5
18th Century
Theologian
If thieves came to you - The prophet describes their future punishment, by contrast with that which, as a marauding people, they well knew. …
Charles Ellicott
On Obadiah 1:5–9
19th Century
Bishop
The completeness of the overthrow awaiting Edom. It is no mere inroad of a marauding tribe. Something would escape the robber, though he m…
John Calvin
On Obadiah 1:5
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet shows in this verse that the calamity with which God was resolved to afflict the Idumeans would not be slight, for nothing would be lef…
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John Gill
On Obadiah 1:5
17th Century
Pastor
If thieves came to you, if robbers by night Whether the one came by day, and the other by night, or both by night, the sa…
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…