Obadiah 1:13

Spanish RVR 1909 (Más información sobre Biblia Reina Valera 1909)

No habías de haber entrado por la puerta de mi pueblo en el día de su quebrantamiento; no, no habías tú de haber mirado su mal el día de su quebranto, ni haber echado mano á sus bienes el día de su calamidad.

¿Qué significa esto?

This verse is a rebuke to those who took advantage of Israel during their time of distress. The speaker, likely God or His messenger, criticizes the actions of others for entering into Jerusalem's gates and taking what was not theirs in times of suffering.

Explicado para niños

Imagine if you were sick and sad, and your friend came over to take all your toys. That would be very mean, right? This verse is talking about people who did something similar when the Israelites were hurting badly.

Contexto histórico

Obadiah wrote this oracle likely during or shortly after the Babylonian invasion of Jerusalem (around 586 BCE). The message targets Edom, a neighboring nation that capitalized on Judah's calamity by seizing their resources and territories.

Aplicación para hoy

In today’s world, we might see people who take advantage when others are in crisis. For instance, raising prices during a disaster or exploiting someone's vulnerabilities. This verse reminds us to act with compassion rather than greed.

Temas

• justice
• compassion
• exploitation
• neighborhood
• suffering
• righteousness

Versículos relacionados

• Ezekiel 35:12
• Lamentations 4:22
• Isaiah 63:1-6
• Matthew 25:31-46
• Romans 12:20

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Preguntas frecuentes

Who is the 'thou' in this verse?

The 'thou' refers to Edom, a neighboring nation that took advantage of Judah during their time of calamity.

How does this relate to Jesus' teachings?

This relates to Jesus’ teaching on loving one’s neighbor as oneself and the parable of the Good Samaritan, emphasizing compassion over exploitation in times of need.

What is the punishment for such actions according to the Bible?

In biblical context, those who exploit others during their calamity face divine judgment and condemnation, as seen in Obadiah’s oracle against Edom.

Why was it considered so wrong to take advantage of Judah?

Taking advantage of a nation in distress goes against the principles of justice and compassion. It exploits vulnerability and exacerbates suffering, which is condemned throughout scripture.