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Obadiah 1:6 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Obadiah 1:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Obadiah chapter 1 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“How are the things of Esau searched out! how are his hidden things sought up!”
Obadiah 1:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Obadiah 1:6
How are the things of Esau searched out! how are his hidden things sought up! This verse continues the ironic contrast—Edom's hidden treasures, supposedly secure in mountain fortresses and secret places, will be thoroughly plundered. The Hebrew נֶחְפְּשׂוּ עֵשָׂו (nechpesu Esav, "how searched out is Esau") and מַצְפֻּנָיו (matzpunav, "his hidden things" or "treasures") emphasizes meticulous investigation. The verb חָפַשׂ (chafas) means to search thoroughly, to examine carefully—nothing remains hidden from God's judgment.Edom's geography featured countless caves, gorges, and hiding places where...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Obadiah 1:6
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“I have uncovered his secret places”
“you have searched me”
“and the light dwells with him.”
“and hidden riches of secret places”
“and on their chariots”
“By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom; for I have understanding: and I have removed the boundaries of the peoples, and have robbed their treasures. Like a valiant man I have brought down their rulers.,For he saith, By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my wisdom; for I am prudent: and I have removed the bounds of the people, and have robbed their treasures, and I have put down the inhabitants like a valiant man:, כִּי אָמַר בְּכֹחַ יָדִי עָשִׂיתִי וּבְחָכְמָתִי כִּי נְבֻנוֹתִי וְאָסִיר גְּבוּלֹת עַמִּים *ועתידתיהם **וַעֲתוּדוֹתֵיהֶם שׁוֹשֵׂתִי וְאוֹרִיד כַּאבִּיר יוֹשְׁבִים׃ ,For he hath said: By the strength of my hand I have done it, And by my wisdom, for I am prudent; In that I have removed the bounds of the peoples, And have robbed their treasures, And have brought down as one mighty the inhabitants;,καὶ ἔσται ὅταν συντελέσῃ κύριος πάντα ποιῶν ἐν τῷ ὄρει σιων καὶ ἐν ιερουσαλημ ἐπάξει ἐπὶ τὸν νοῦν τὸν μέγαν τὸν ἄρχοντα τῶν ἀσσυρίων καὶ ἐπὶ τὸ ὕψος τῆς δόξης τῶν ὀφθαλμῶν αὐτοῦ,For he said, I will act in strength, and in the wisdom of my understanding I will remove the boundaries of nations, and will spoil their strength.,,,,”