KJV ORIGINAL
How are the things of Esau searched out! how are his hidden things sought up!
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Everything Esau had is getting completely ransacked! Even his secret stash and hidden treasures are being hunted down and taken.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When judgment comes, nothing stays hidden, every secret gets exposed.
📚 Historical Context
The book of Obadiah is a short prophetic message in the Old Testament that condemns the nation of Edom for their pride and hostility toward Israel. Edom, descended from Esau (Jacob's twin brother), had a history of conflict with Israel and failed to help when Judah was invaded by Babylon. This verse poetically describes how Edom's hidden treasures and secrets are being uncovered as part of God's judgment on their actions.
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