Contradiction with Matthew 5:5
Obadiah 1:2 highlights making the nations small and despised, whereas Matthew 5:5 blesses the meek, saying they shall inherit the earth.
Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:8
Obadiah 1:2 speaks of making some nations small, but 1 Samuel 2:8 discusses raising the poor from the dust and lifting the needy.
1 Samuel 2:8: He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, [and] lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set [them] among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth [are] the LORD'S, and he hath set the world upon them.
Contradiction with James 1:9
Obadiah 1:2 implies diminishing nations, while James 1:9 states that the lowly brother should rejoice in being exalted.
James 1:9: Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: [rejoice: or, glory]
Contradiction with Luke 1:52
Obadiah 1:2 talks of making small the nations, yet Luke 1:52 claims that God exalts those of low degree.
Luke 1:52: He hath put down the mighty from [their] seats, and exalted them of low degree.
Contradiction with Psalm 75:7
Obadiah 1:2 focuses on reducing nations, but Psalm 75:7 acknowledges that God sets up one and puts down another, indicating elevation.
Psalm 75:7: But God [is] the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31
Obadiah 1:2 reduces certain nations, whereas Isaiah 40:31 promises strength and upliftment to those who wait upon the Lord.
Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]
Contradiction with Job 5:11
Obadiah 1:2 speaks about bringing nations low, while Job 5:11 mentions that God sets up on high those who are low.
Job 5:11: To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn may be exalted to safety.
Contradiction with Psalm 113:7-8
Obadiah 1:2 indicates decrease of nations, while Psalm 113:7-8 describes God as raising the poor and lifting the needy from the ash heap.
Psalm 113:7-8: He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, [and] lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;
Contradiction with Isaiah 61:1
Obadiah 1:2 implies humility for nations, in contrast, Isaiah 61:1 speaks of the Lord anointing to proclaim liberty and comfort to those who mourn, uplifting them.
Isaiah 61:1: The Spirit of the Lord GOD [is] upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to [them that are] bound;