Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Obadiah 1:17 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Obadiah 1:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Obadiah chapter 1 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But upon mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness; and the house of Jacob shall possess their possessions. deliverance: or, they that escape there: or, it shall be holy”
Obadiah 1:17 (KJV)
Historical Context for Obadiah 1:17
People Mentioned
Places Mentioned
Commentary on Obadiah 1:17
But upon mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness; and the house of Jacob shall possess their possessions. After pronouncing judgment on Edom and the nations, Obadiah pivots dramatically with "But" (וּ, ve)—introducing contrast between the nations' fate and Zion's future. "Upon mount Zion shall be deliverance" (וּבְהַר צִיּוֹן תִּהְיֶה פְלֵיטָה, uvehar tziyon tihyeh peleytah) promises that while Edom and hostile nations face judgment, Zion—representing God's covenant people—will experience escape, deliverance, and salvation."And there shall be holiness" (וְהָיָה קֹדֶשׁ, veh...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Obadiah 1:17
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“and close up its breaches”
“or one who causes an abomination or a lie”
“and will yet choose Israel”
“and Edom will be a desolate wilderness”
“the eyes of the Lord Yahweh are on the sinful kingdom”
“as Yahweh has said”
“the branch of my planting”
“HOLY TO YAHWEH; and the pots in Yahweh's house will be like the bowls before the altar.”
“O Jacob my servant”