Obadiah 1:7 Meaning
All 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.
Context Explained
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.
8Shall I not in that day, saith the LORD, even destroy the wise men out of Edom, and understanding out of the mount of Esau?
9And thy mighty men, O Teman, shall be dismayed, to the end that every one of the mount of Esau may be cut off by slaughter.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Psalm 41:9
Both verses highlight the betrayal of a close companion.
Micah 7:5
Micah warns against trusting friends, similar to the warning in Obadiah.
Luke 22:47-48
Judas's betrayal of Jesus reflects the themes of deceit in Obadiah.
Source: Obadiah 1:7