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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Obadiah 1:8

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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1:8 At that time (literally in that day): The Hebrew word yom, “day,” occurs twelve times in 1:8-15, often translated “when” or “at that time.” The time referred to in 1:8 is the beginning of the end, when God steps in to reverse the fortunes of his people. • wise person . . . everyone who has understanding: Edom took pride in its wisdom tradition (cp. Jer 49:7). For example, the book of Job is set in Edomite territory.
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