1. Abdias 1:1–21 (NEG79)
  2. Structure et plan

Structure of Obadiah

Abdias 1:1–21 (NEG79)

1 Prophétie d'Abdias.Ainsi parle le Seigneur, l'Eternel, sur Edom: Nous avons appris une nouvelle de la part de l'Eternel, Et un messager a été envoyé parmi les nations: Levez-vous, marchons contre Edom pour lui faire la guerre!

Obadiah is a national oracle of judgment against Edom. It follows a very classical structure often seen in Hebrew prophetic literature: it contains an indictment, a pronouncement of divine judgment and a promise of restoration.

There is no universal agreement among scholars about the best structure for the book of Obadiah. A very basic but clear structure is evident in this arrangement:

  • Message from the Lord (Obadiah 1:1)

  • The coming destruction of Edom (Obadiah 1:2–9)

  • The sins of Edom (Obadiah 1:10–14)

  • The day of the Lord (Obadiah 1:15–21)1