Obd 8 | TNotes | STEP | 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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‏ Obadiah 8

1:8 ^a At that time (literally in that day): The Hebrew word yom, “day,” occurs twelve times in 1:8-15 ^b, often translated “when” or “at that time.” The time referred to in 1:8 ^c 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 ^d). For example, the book of Job is set in Edomite territory.