Obadiah 1:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Obadiah 1:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Obadiah 1:12 is a verse from the book of Obadiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But thou shouldest not have looked on the day of thy brother in the day that he became a stranger; neither shouldest tho..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Obadiah 1:12 — KJV
“But thou shouldest not have looked on the day of thy brother in the day that he became a stranger; neither shouldest thou have rejoiced over the children of Judah in the day of their destruction; neither shouldest thou have spoken proudly in the day of distress. spoken...: Heb. magnified thy mouth”
— Obadiah 1:12 (KJV)
Obadiah 1:12 in Context — About the Book of Obadiah
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.
Cross-References for Obadiah 1:12
“And there was no passover like to that kept in Israel from the days of Samuel the prophet; neither did all the kings of Israel keep such a passover as Josiah kept, and the priests, and the Levites, and all Judah and Israel that were present, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. present: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with Obadiah 1:12: day, neither, over
“And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. eloquent: Heb. a man of words heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day”
Shares key themes with Obadiah 1:12: day, neither, spoken
“And the heart of Pharaoh was hardened, neither would he let the children of Israel go; as the LORD had spoken by Moses. by Moses: Heb. by the hand of Moses”
Shares key themes with Obadiah 1:12: neither, children, spoken
“And whatsoever man there be of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, which hunteth and catcheth any beast or fowl that may be eaten; he shall even pour out the blood thereof, and cover it with dust. which...: Heb. that hunteth any hunting”
Shares key themes with Obadiah 1:12: stranger, over, children
“And Joshua had commanded the people, saying, Ye shall not shout, nor make any noise with your voice, neither shall any word proceed out of your mouth, until the day I bid you shout; then shall ye shout. any noise...: Heb. your voice to be heard”
Shares key themes with Obadiah 1:12: day, neither, heb
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