Obadiah 1:2 bbe — See, I have made you small among the nations: you are much looked down on.

Bible in Basic English

"See, I have made you small among the nations: you are much looked down on."

— Obadiah 1:2, Bible in Basic English

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Obadiah 1 — Context

1

The vision of Obadiah. This is what the Lord has said about Edom: We have had word from the Lord, and a representative has been sent among the nations, saying, Up! and let us make war against her.

2

See, I have made you small among the nations: you are much looked down on.

3

You have been tricked by the pride of your heart, O you whose living-place is in the cracks of the rock, whose house is high up; who has said in his heart, Who will make me come down to earth?

4

Though you go up on high like an eagle, though your house is placed among the stars, I will make you come down from there, says the Lord.

5

If thieves came, attacking you by night, (how are you cut off!) would they not go on taking till they had enough? if men came cutting your grapes would they take them all?

Obadiah 1:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Obadiah 1:2 say?
Obadiah 1:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “See, I have made you small among the nations: you are much looked down on.”
Where is Obadiah 1:2 in the Bible?
Obadiah 1:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Obadiah, chapter 1, verse 2.
Who wrote Obadiah?
Obadiah is traditionally attributed to Obadiah (otherwise unknown). It was written c. 586–550 BC.
What is the book of Obadiah about?
The shortest book in the Old Testament is a single chapter of judgment against Edom — Esau's descendants — for gloating over Judah's destruction. It ends with a confident note: "the kingdom shall be the LORD's."
What are the major themes of Obadiah?
Obadiah explores themes including Judgment on Edom, Pride, The Day of the LORD, God's Kingdom. These themes shape the meaning and context of Obadiah 1:2.
What translation should I read Obadiah 1:2 in?
Obadiah 1:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Obadiah 1:2?
Obadiah 1:2 reads (BBE): “See, I have made you small among the nations: you are much looked down on.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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