|
This is just a FREE sample preview of the essay
Subscribe to Essay Galaxy for instant access to view the entire paper
Essay Galaxy - Obidiah
OBADIAH
Judgement is pronounced.
Obadiah¡¦s oracle against Edom as sentenced by Yahweh Himself is severe and
without hope for future restoration of this people. Edom¡¦s crime and reason for judgement is explained by Obadiah in this sense, ¡§you stood by on the day of your brother¡¦s captivity; and rejoiced over the children of Judah in the day of their destruction .¡¨ Edom has displeased God by their consistent violence and hatred for their brother Jacob. Now Yahweh¡¦s judgement is passed, and there is no hope of restoration. This seems very contrary to the promise God gave Abraham in Genesis 17:7-9. Would God destroy the entire Edomite people from the face of the earth?
The Bible portrays the Edomites as descendants of Esau (Gen 36:1,9). They occupied the land of Edom also called Seir (Gen 32:3; 36:20....
|
|
Number Of Pages: 6 |
Number Of Words: 1437 |
Got a term paper due soon and need some help quick? You have come to the right place. Essay
Galaxy has over 50,000 essays, papers, and reports available for download right now! Get
ideas from thousands students just like you to help make that essay perfect. Don't hesitate.
Join today and get instant access to our enormous database.
|
Membership Options |
Price |
Savings |
|
1 month subscription |
$19.95 recurring |
* |
3 months subscription |
$39.95 recurring |
$19.90 |
6 months subscription |
$69.95 non-recurring |
$49.75 |
|
|
Credit card and check processing is provided by PayPal and is 100% safe and secure
|