KJV ORIGINAL
For the day of the LORD is near upon all the heathen: as thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee: thy reward shall return upon thine own head.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
God's judgment day is coming for all nations, and here's the thing, whatever you put out into the world comes right back to you. The way you've treated others? That's exactly what's coming your way.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
What goes around comes around, and God's keeping track.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Obadiah wrote this short book primarily to pronounce judgment against the nation of Edom, likely in the mid-6th century BCE. It was written to condemn Edom for their betrayal and participation in the plundering of Jerusalem and Judah during a time of crisis, likely the Babylonian invasion.
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