Shall I not in that day, saith the LORD, even destroy the wise men out of Edom, and understanding out of the mount of Esau?
"When that day comes," says the LORD, "I'm going to take down all the so-called wise guys in Edom and wipe out all their clever schemes from Esau's territory."
God's calling out the fake wisdom, when judgment comes, all those smart plans won't save you.
📚 Historical Context
Obadiah is a short prophetic book in the Old Testament that focuses on God's judgment against the Edomites, who were descendants of Esau and had a history of conflict with Israel, often exploiting their neighbor's weaknesses. In this verse, God warns that He will strip away the wisdom and understanding of Edom's leaders as part of His punishment for their pride and for siding with Israel's enemies during the Babylonian invasion. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of God's sovereignty over nations and His protection of His chosen people.
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