Obadiah 1:6

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

How are [the things] of Esau searched out! [how] are his hidden things sought up!

Complete Jewish Bible:

But see how 'Esav has been looted, their secret treasures searched out!

Berean Standard Bible:

But how Esau will be pillaged, his hidden treasures sought out!

American Standard Version:

How are the things of Esau searched! how are his hidden treasures sought out!

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

How are the things of Esau{H6215} searched out{H2664}! how are his hidden{H4710} things sought up{H1158}!

Cross-References (KJV):

Jeremiah 49:10

  • But I have made Esau bare, I have uncovered his secret places, and he shall not be able to hide himself: his seed is spoiled, and his brethren, and his neighbours, and he [is] not.

Psalms 139:1

  • ¶ To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known [me].

Daniel 2:22

  • He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what [is] in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.

Jeremiah 50:37

  • A sword [is] upon their horses, and upon their chariots, and upon all the mingled people that [are] in the midst of her; and they shall become as women: a sword [is] upon her treasures; and they shall be robbed.

Isaiah 10:13

  • For he saith, By the strength of my hand I have done [it], and by my wisdom; for I am prudent: and I have removed the bounds of the people, and have robbed their treasures, and I have put down the inhabitants like a valiant [man]:

Isaiah 10:14

  • And my hand hath found as a nest the riches of the people: and as one gathereth eggs [that are] left, have I gathered all the earth; and there was none that moved the wing, or opened the mouth, or peeped.

Isaiah 45:3

  • And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call [thee] by thy name, [am] the God of Israel.

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Commentary for Obadiah 1:6

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H6215
    There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עֵשָׂו
    Transliteration: ʻÊsâv
    Pronunciation: ay-sawv'
    Description: apparently a form of the passive participle of עָשָׂה in the original sense of handling; rough (i.e. sensibly felt); Esav, a son of Isaac, including his posterity; Esau.
  2. Strong's Number: H2664
    There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חָפַשׂ
    Transliteration: châphas
    Pronunciation: khaw-fas'
    Description: a primitive root; to seek; causatively, to conceal oneself (i.e. let be sought), or mask; change, (make) diligent (search), disquise self, hide, search (for, out).
  3. Strong's Number: H4710
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מִצְפֻּן
    Transliteration: mitspun
    Pronunciation: mits-poon'
    Description: from צָפַן; a secret (place or thing, perhaps, treasure); hidden thing.
  4. Strong's Number: H1158
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בָּעָה
    Transliteration: bâʻâh
    Pronunciation: baw-aw'
    Description: a primitive root; to gush over, i.e. to swell; (figuratively) to desire earnestly; by implication to ask; cause, inquire, seek up, swell out.