Old Testament · Book 31 of 66

The Book of Obadiah

1 Chapter

21 Verses

5 Key Themes

3 Famous Verses

Obadiah, the Old Testament's shortest book, is a single oracle against Edom for gloating over Jerusalem's fall. Its message stands for every generation: pride deceives, betrayal of family is judged, but on Mount Zion there will be deliverance — and the kingdom will be the Lord's.

Key Themes in Obadiah

Pride's downfallGod's justiceDeliverance on ZionBetrayal judgedThe Lord's kingdom

Most Famous Verses in Obadiah

Obadiah 1:17 →

On Mount Zion will be deliverance; it will be holy.

Obadiah 1:3 →

The pride of your heart has deceived you.

Obadiah 1:21 →

The kingdom will be the Lord's.

All 1 Chapter of Obadiah

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Prayers Inspired by Obadiah

✦ Prayer Against Pride

✦ Prayer for Justice

✦ Prayer for Deliverance

✦ Prayer for Protection from Enemies

✦ Prayer for Betrayal

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