Obadiah 1:5
“If thieves came to thee, if robbers by night, (how art thou cut off!) would they not have stolen till they had enough? if the grapegatherers came to thee, would they not leave some grapes?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
If thieves came to thee, if robbers by night,.... Whether the one came by day, and the other by night, or both by night,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
If thieves came to thee - The prophet describes their future punishment, by contrast with that which, as a marauding…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
If thieves came to thee - That is, if thieves entered thy dwellings, they would not have taken every thing; they would…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Obadiah 1:5-6
The completeness of the destruction and desolation of Edom is depicted by a double contrast. Two cases are supposed in…
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