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God's Sovereignty Over Strength
Commentators explain that the dismay of Edom's mighty warriors is a direct act of God. He can remove courage and strength just as easily as He can remove wisdom. This serves as a powerful reminder that all human abilities, including military might, are gifts from God and are subject to His sovereign will. As John Calvin notes, human strength without God is like 'empty smoke.'
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Obadiah
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Albert Barnes
On Obadiah 1:9
18th Century
Theologian
And your mighty, O Teman, shall be dismayed—The pagan, more religiously than we, ascribed panic to the immediate action of one of t…
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 1:9
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet, after having spoken of one kind of God’s vengeance, adds another—that He would break whatever strength there was in Idumea. Thus he sh…
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John Gill
On Obadiah 1:9
17th Century
Pastor
And thy mighty [men], O Teman, shall be dismayed Teman was one part of the country of Edom, so called from Teman, a son o…
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…