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.
What does Obadiah 1:18 mean?
There should be deliverance and holiness at Jerusalem, and the house of Jacob would again occupy their possessions. Much of this prophecy was fulfilled when the Jews returned to their own land.
Key themes
Justice and mercySalvationHumilityPride
Read with
Keep this verse inside Obadiah 1:17-21 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Related topics
Glossary
- Edom Place
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Biblical region. Modern identification: Buseira.