Obadiah 1:5 nasb — "If thieves came to you, If robbers by night-- O how you will be ruined!-- Would they not steal only until they had eno…

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""If thieves came to you, If robbers by night-- O how you will be ruined!-- Would they not steal only until they had enough? If grape gatherers came to you, Would they not leave some gleanings?"

— Obadiah 1:5, NASB

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Obadiah 1 — Context

2

"Behold, I will make you small among the nations; You are greatly despised.

3

"The arrogance of your heart has deceived you, You who live in the clefts of the rock, In the loftiness of your dwelling place, Who say in your heart, 'Who will bring me down to earth?'

4

"Though you build high like the eagle, Though you set your nest among the stars, From there I will bring you down," declares the LORD.

5

"If thieves came to you, If robbers by night-- O how you will be ruined!-- Would they not steal only until they had enough? If grape gatherers came to you, Would they not leave some gleanings?

6

"O how Esau will be ransacked, And his hidden treasures searched out!

7

"All the men allied with you Will send you forth to the border, And the men at peace with you Will deceive you and overpower you. They who eat your bread Will set an ambush for you. (There is no understanding in him.)

8

"Will I not on that day," declares the LORD, "Destroy wise men from Edom And understanding from the mountain of Esau?

Obadiah 1:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Obadiah 1:5 say?
Obadiah 1:5 in the NASB reads: “"If thieves came to you, If robbers by night-- O how you will be ruined!-- Would they not steal only until they had enough? If grape gatherers came to you, Would they not leave some gleanings?”
Where is Obadiah 1:5 in the Bible?
Obadiah 1:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Obadiah, chapter 1, verse 5.
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 1:5.
What translation should I read Obadiah 1:5 in?
Obadiah 1:5 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 1:5?
Obadiah 1:5 reads (NASB): “"If thieves came to you, If robbers by night-- O how you will be ruined!-- Would they not steal only until they had enough? If grape gatherers came to you, Would they not leave some gleanings?” 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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