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Obadiah 1:5 · KJV

"If thieves came to thee, if robbers by night, (how art thou cut off!) would they not have stolen till they had enough? if the grapegatherers came to thee, would they not leave some grapes?"

King James Version

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Passage Context

3The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high; that saith in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the ground?
4Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the LORD.
5If thieves came to thee, if robbers by night, (how art thou cut off!) would they not have stolen till they had enough? if the grapegatherers came to thee, would they not leave some grapes?
6How are the things of Esau searched out! how are his hidden things sought up!
7All the men of thy confederacy have brought thee even to the border: the men that were at peace with thee have deceived thee, and prevailed against thee; they that eat thy bread have laid a wound under thee: there is none understanding in him.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond when you feel betrayed by others?

2

What does it teach you about trust and vulnerability?

3

When have you seen justice served in a situation of betrayal?

Life Application

relationships

Be cautious about whom you trust, and seek to build honest relationships.

faith

Trust that God sees and addresses injustice, even when it seems delayed.

Places in This Verse

Edom(Southern Jordan today)

Edom was historically an enemy of Israel, often taking advantage of Israel's misfortunes.

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