Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Obadiah 1:18 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Obadiah 1:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Obadiah chapter 1 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the house of Jacob shall be a fire, and the house of Joseph a flame, and the house of Esau for stubble, and they shall kindle in them, and devour them; and there shall not be any remaining of the house of Esau; for the LORD hath spoken it.”
Obadiah 1:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Obadiah 1:18
And the house of Jacob shall be a fire, and the house of Joseph a flame, and the house of Esau for stubble—God promises role reversal: defeated Jacob/Joseph becomes consuming fire (אֵשׁ/esh and לֶהָבָה/lehavah); proud Esau becomes stubble (קַשׁ, qash). Fire and stubble represent total incompatibility—stubble cannot withstand flame. "House of Joseph" includes the northern tribes (Ephraim, Manasseh), indicating comprehensive restoration of all Israel.And they shall kindle in them, and devour them; and there shall not be any remaining of the house of Esau (וְדָלְקוּ בָהֶם וַאֲכָלוּם וְלֹא־יִהְיֶה...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Obadiah 1:18
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“and like a flaming torch among sheaves; and they will devour all the surrounding peoples”
“and his Holy One for a flame; and it will burn and devour his thorns and his briers in one day.”
“in the midst of many peoples”
“Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Behold”
“and as the dry grass sinks down in the flame”
“and anoint themselves with the best oils; but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.”
“silver”
“they shall be as stubble; the fire shall burn them; they shall not deliver themselves from the power of the flame: it shall not be a coal to warm at”
“like the noise of a flame of fire that devours the stubble”
“behold”