Edom Typology
Definition
Edom’s sin was not merely hostility but the betrayal of kinship—standing aloof, rejoicing, plundering, cutting off fugitives; a prefiguration of the world’s hatred for Christ and persecution of His Body.
Episodes
Related Concepts
Biblical References
- Obadiah 1-4 — *The vision that Obadiah saw. The Sovereign Lord says this concerning Edom: We have heard a report from the Lord. An envoy was sent among the nations, saying, “Arise! Let us make war against Edom!” The Lord says, “Look! *
- Obadiah 1:3-4 — *Your presumptuous heart has deceived you— you who reside in the safety of the rocky cliffs, whose home is high in the mountains. You think to yourself, ‘No one can bring me down to the ground!’ Even if you were to soar *
- Obadiah 5-7 — *The vision that Obadiah saw. The Sovereign Lord says this concerning Edom: We have heard a report from the Lord. An envoy was sent among the nations, saying, “Arise! Let us make war against Edom!” The Lord says, “Look! *
- Obadiah 8-14 — *The vision that Obadiah saw. The Sovereign Lord says this concerning Edom: We have heard a report from the Lord. An envoy was sent among the nations, saying, “Arise! Let us make war against Edom!” The Lord says, “Look! *
- Obadiah 1:15 — *“For the day of the Lord is approaching for all the nations! Just as you have done, so it will be done to you. You will get exactly what your deeds deserve. *
- Obadiah 15-16 — *The vision that Obadiah saw. The Sovereign Lord says this concerning Edom: We have heard a report from the Lord. An envoy was sent among the nations, saying, “Arise! Let us make war against Edom!” The Lord says, “Look! *