Obadiah 1:11

Authorized King James Version

In the day that thou stoodest on the other side, in the day that the strangers carried away captive his forces, and foreigners entered into his gates, and cast lots upon Jerusalem, even thou wast as one of them.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
בְּי֛וֹם
H3117
In the day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#2
עֲמָֽדְךָ֣
H5975
that thou stoodest
to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
#3
מִנֶּ֔גֶד
H5048
a front, i.e., part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually (adverbial, especially with preposition) over against or before
#4
בְּי֛וֹם
H3117
In the day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#5
שְׁב֥וֹת
H7617
carried away captive
to transport into captivity
#6
זָרִ֖ים
H2114
that the strangers
to turn aside (especially for lodging); hence to be a foreigner, strange, profane; specifically (active participle) to commit adultery
#7
חֵיל֑וֹ
H2428
his forces
probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
#8
וְנָכְרִ֞ים
H5237
and foreigners
strange, in a variety of degrees and applications (foreign, non-relative, adulterous, different, wonderful)
#9
בָּ֣אוּ
H935
entered
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#10
שְׁעָרָ֗ו
H8179
into his gates
an opening, i.e., door or gate
#11
וְעַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#12
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙
H3389
upon Jerusalem
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
#13
יַדּ֣וּ
H3032
and cast
properly, to handle, i.e., to throw, e.g., lots
#14
גוֹרָ֔ל
H1486
lots
properly, a pebble, i.e., a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot)
#15
גַּם
H1571
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
#16
אַתָּ֖ה
H859
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
#17
כְּאַחַ֥ד
H259
even thou wast as one
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#18
מֵהֶֽם׃
H1992
they (only used when emphatic)

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to Obadiah. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of kingdom of God within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on kingdom of God particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection