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Obadiah 1:3: Meaning Explained
The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high;...
Obadiah 1:3
“The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high; that saith in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the ground?”
What Does This Verse Mean?
Edom is proud and thinks they're safe in their mountain homes. They boast: 'No one can defeat us.' But their pride will be their downfall.
What’s Happening Here
Edom lives in rocky mountains they think are unbeatable. Their confidence blinds them to danger.
Key Words
pridearrogance or excessive self-confidence
deceivedfooled or tricked
habitationhome or dwelling place
Why It Matters
This verse warns against the danger of pride and false security, reminding us today that arrogance and overconfidence in our own strength or position can blind us to our vulnerabilities and lead to downfall.
Did You Know?
The 'clefts of the rock' likely refer to the ancient city of Petra, the capital of Edom, which was famously carved into and protected by towering red sandstone cliffs.
Word Study
H2087
The prideזְד֤וֹן
H3820
in his heartבְּלִבּ֔וֹ
H5377
hath deceivedהִשִּׁיאֶ֔ךָ
H7931
thee thou that dwellestשִׁבְתּ֑וֹ
H2288
in the cleftsבְחַגְוֵי
H5553
of the rockסֶ֖לַע
H4791
is highמְר֣וֹם
H559
that saithאֹמֵ֣ר
H3381
Who shall bring me downיוֹרִדֵ֖נִי
H776
to the groundאָֽרֶץ׃
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