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Obadiah 1:10

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

For thy violence against thy brother Jacob shame shall cover thee, and thou shalt be cut off for ever.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Because of how you treated your brother Jacob with violence and cruelty, shame is going to completely cover you, and you'll be cut off forever.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Hurt your family, face the consequences — some damage can't be undone.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The prophet Obadiah

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