Contradictions and Paradoxes in Obadiah 1:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Obadiah 1:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Obadiah 1:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Obadiah, God's special mountain, called Zion, will be a safe place, and the people there will be good and pure. The family of Jacob will get back what belongs to them.

Obadiah 1:17: But upon mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness; and the house of Jacob shall possess their possessions. [deliverance: or, they that escape] [there...: or, it shall be holy]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 49:10

Obadiah 1:17 speaks of deliverance in Zion, while Jeremiah 49:10 indicates thorough desolation for Esau (Edom), with no escape.

Jeremiah 49:10: But I have made Esau bare, I have uncovered his secret places, and he shall not be able to hide himself: his seed is spoiled, and his brethren, and his neighbours, and he [is] not.

Contradiction with Lamentations 1:6

Obadiah 1:17 implies restoration and holiness, while Lamentations 1:6 describes the departure of beauty and the princes without strength.

Lamentations 1:6: And from the daughter of Zion all her beauty is departed: her princes are become like harts [that] find no pasture, and they are gone without strength before the pursuer.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 25:13

Obadiah 1:17 suggests a positive outcome for Jacob (Israel), while Ezekiel 25:13 prophesies Edom's desolation with no survivors.

Ezekiel 25:13: Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also stretch out mine hand upon Edom, and will cut off man and beast from it; and I will make it desolate from Teman; and they of Dedan shall fall by the sword. [they...: or, they shall fall by the sword unto Dedan]

Contradiction with Amos 1:11

Obadiah 1:17 asserts a division between holy and profane in Mount Zion, whereas Amos 1:11 condemns Edom for perpetual wrath, indicating judgment instead of redemption.

Amos 1:11: Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Edom, and for four, I will not turn away [the punishment] thereof; because he did pursue his brother with the sword, and did cast off all pity, and his anger did tear perpetually, and he kept his wrath for ever: [did cast...: Heb. corrupted his compassions]
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