Obadiah 1:11
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
সেই দিনা তুমি আঁতৰি থাকিবা, আৰু অচিনাকী লোকে তেওঁৰ ধন-সম্পত্তি লৈ যাব। বিদেশীসকলে তেওঁৰ দুৱাৰত প্রবেশ কৰি, যিৰূচালেমৰ বাবে চিঠি খেলাব, আৰু তেওঁলোকৰ দৰে তুমিও এজন হ’বা।
What Does This Mean?
This verse speaks to the Edomites who stood by and did nothing when Jerusalem was attacked and its people taken captive. The message is that their inaction made them complicit with those who harmed Judah.
Explained for Children
Imagine your friend's house got broken into, and you saw it happen but didn't help or tell anyone. You might think you were just watching, but really, you're acting like the bad guys because you stayed silent when something wrong was happening.
Historical Background
Obadiah wrote this prophecy around 586 BC during the Babylonian conquest of Judah. The Edomites, who were related to the Israelites through Esau and Jacob, chose not to help their relatives in Judah during these difficult times.
Living It Out Today
In today’s world, if you witness someone being bullied or treated unfairly and choose to ignore it instead of speaking up or helping, you’re essentially siding with the bully. We must take action when we see injustice.
Topics
justicecompassioninactionalliancesloyaltyjudgment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are Edomites condemned for their silence?
The Edomites stood by and did nothing when Jerusalem was attacked, which made them complicit in the harm done. Silence in the face of injustice can be just as damaging as actively participating.
What does it mean to 'cast lots upon Jerusalem'?
This means that foreign invaders were deciding who would get what from Jerusalem, like a lottery, showing how they treated it as mere plunder without respect for its people or significance.
How can we apply the message of Obadiah 1:11 today?
Today, we must speak up and help when we see injustice happening to others. Remaining silent in such situations makes us complicit just as Edom was with Judah’s fall.
Who wrote the book of Obadiah?
Obadiah is traditionally attributed to a prophet named Obadiah, though specific details about his life are sparse. The prophecy likely dates from around 586 BC during the Babylonian conquest.