Obad.

Religion abbreviation · Bible Book

Obad. stands for Obadiah, a Bible book abbreviation.

Shortest book of the Old Testament, a single chapter of 21 verses, announcing judgment on the nation of Edom for its cruelty toward Judah after the fall of Jerusalem.

Example: The whole of Obad. can be read aloud in under five minutes.

Usage notes

SBL writes Obad, and short forms use Ob. The Edomites were traditionally descended from Esau, Jacob's brother, which gives the prophecy the feel of a family feud. Nothing certain is known about the prophet himself.

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