Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD. New Living Translation But even if you soar as high as eagles and build your nest among the stars, I will bring you crashing down,” says the LORD. English Standard Version Though you soar aloft like the eagle, though your nest is set among the stars, from there I will bring you down, declares the LORD. Berean Standard Bible Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD. King James Bible Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the LORD. New King James Version Though you ascend as high as the eagle, And though you set your nest among the stars, From there I will bring you down,” says the LORD. New American Standard Bible “Though you make your home high like the eagle, Though you set your nest among the stars, From there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD. NASB 1995 “Though you build high like the eagle, Though you set your nest among the stars, From there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD. NASB 1977 “Though you build high like the eagle, Though you set your nest among the stars, From there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible Though you build loftily like the eagle, Though you set your nest among the stars, From there I will bring you down,” declares Yahweh. Amplified Bible “Though you build [your nest] on high like the eagle, Though you set your nest among the stars, I will bring you down from there,” says the LORD. Christian Standard Bible Though you seem to soar like an eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down. This is the LORD’s declaration. Holman Christian Standard Bible Though you seem to soar like an eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down. This is the LORD’s declaration. American Standard Version Though thou mount on high as the eagle, and though thy nest be set among the stars, I will bring thee down from thence, saith Jehovah. Contemporary English Version I will still bring you down, even if you fly higher than an eagle or nest among the stars. I, the LORD, have spoken! English Revised Version Though thou mount on high as the eagle, and though thy nest be set among the stars, I will bring thee down from thence, saith the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation Even though you fly high like an eagle and build your nest among the stars, I will bring you down from there," declares the LORD. Good News Translation Even though you make your home as high as an eagle's nest, so that it seems to be among the stars, yet I will pull you down. International Standard Version Though you soar high like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, I will bring you down even from there," declares the LORD. NET Bible Even if you were to soar high like an eagle, even if you were to make your nest among the stars, I can bring you down even from there!" says the LORD. New Heart English Bible Though you mount on high as the eagle, and though your nest is set among the stars, I will bring you down from there," says the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation Though thou shalt exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou shalt set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThough you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD. World English Bible Though you mount on high as the eagle, and though your nest is set among the stars, I will bring you down from there,” says Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIf you go up high as an eagle, "" And if you set your nest between stars, "" From there I bring you down,” "" A declaration of YHWH. Young's Literal Translation If thou dost go up high as an eagle, And if between stars thou dost set thy nest, From thence I bring thee down, An affirmation of Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation If thou shalt exalt as the eagle, and set thy nest between the stars, from thence will I bring thee down, says Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThough thou be exalted as an eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars: thence will I bring thee down, saith the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version Though you have been lifted high like an eagle, and though you have placed your nest among the stars, from there I will pull you down, says the Lord. New American Bible Though you soar like the eagle, and your nest is set among the stars, From there I will bring you down— oracle of the LORD. New Revised Standard Version Though you soar aloft like the eagle, though your nest is set among the stars, from there I will bring you down, says the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThough you rise high like the eagle, and though your nest is set among the stars, thence I will bring you down, says the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated If you will be lifted up like an eagle, and if among the stars you put your nest, from there I will bring you down, says LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Though thou make thy nest as high as the eagle, And though thou set it among the stars, I will bring thee down from thence, saith the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation If thou shouldest mount up as the eagle, and if thou shouldest make thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Destruction of Edom…3The pride of your heart has deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks whose habitation is the heights, who say in your heart, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ 4Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD. 5“If thieves came to you, if robbers by night—oh, how you will be ruined—would they not steal only what they wanted? If grape gatherers came to you, would they not leave some gleanings?… Cross References Jeremiah 49:16 The terror you cause and the pride of your heart have deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks, O occupiers of the mountain summit. Though you elevate your nest like the eagle, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD. Isaiah 14:13-15 You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” / But you will be brought down to Sheol, to the lowest depths of the Pit. Amos 9:2-3 Though they dig down to Sheol, from there My hand will take them; and though they climb up to heaven, from there I will pull them down. / Though they hide themselves atop Carmel, there I will track them and seize them; and though they hide from Me at the bottom of the sea, there I will command the serpent to bite them. Ezekiel 28:2 “Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre that this is what the Lord GOD says: Your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god; I sit in the seat of gods in the heart of the sea.’ Yet you are a man and not a god, though you have regarded your heart as that of a god. Isaiah 2:12 For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled— Isaiah 34:5 When My sword has drunk its fill in the heavens, then it will come down upon Edom, upon the people I have devoted to destruction. Job 20:6-7 Though his arrogance reaches the heavens, and his head touches the clouds, / he will perish forever, like his own dung; those who had seen him will ask, ‘Where is he?’ Isaiah 10:33-34 Behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts will lop off the branches with terrifying power. The tall trees will be cut down, the lofty ones will be felled. / He will clear the forest thickets with an axe, and Lebanon will fall before the Mighty One. Isaiah 13:11 I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless. Isaiah 24:21 In that day the LORD will punish the host of heaven above and the kings of the earth below. Matthew 11:23 And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day. Luke 10:15 And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades! Revelation 18:2 And he cried out in a mighty voice: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a lair for demons and a haunt for every unclean spirit, every unclean bird, and every detestable beast. Revelation 18:7-8 As much as she has glorified herself and lived in luxury, give her the same measure of torment and grief. In her heart she says, ‘I sit as queen; I am not a widow and will never see grief.’ / Therefore her plagues will come in one day—death and grief and famine—and she will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the Lord God who judges her.” Revelation 18:21 Then a mighty angel picked up a stone the size of a great millstone and cast it into the sea, saying: “With such violence the great city of Babylon will be cast down, never to be seen again. Treasury of Scripture Though you exalt yourself as the eagle, and though you set your nest among the stars, there will I bring you down, said the LORD. exalt. Job 20:6,7 Though his excellency mount up to the heavens, and his head reach unto the clouds; … Job 39:27,28 Doth the eagle mount up at thy command, and make her nest on high? … Jeremiah 49:16 Thy terribleness hath deceived thee, and the pride of thine heart, O thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, that holdest the height of the hill: though thou shouldest make thy nest as high as the eagle, I will bring thee down from thence, saith the LORD. among. Isaiah 14:12-15 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! … Jeremiah 51:53 Though Babylon should mount up to heaven, and though she should fortify the height of her strength, yet from me shall spoilers come unto her, saith the LORD. Amos 9:2 Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down: Jump to Previous Affirmation Build Declares Eagle Exalt High House Mount Nest Placed Soar Stars Thence ThyselfJump to Next Affirmation Build Declares Eagle Exalt High House Mount Nest Placed Soar Stars Thence ThyselfObadiah 1 1. The destruction of Edom,3. for their pride, 10. and for their wrong unto Jacob. 17. The salvation and victory of Jacob. Though you soar like the eagle This phrase symbolizes pride and self-exaltation. The eagle, known for its strength and high flight, represents the Edomites' belief in their invincibility and superiority. In biblical times, eagles were seen as majestic creatures, often associated with power and freedom. The Edomites, descendants of Esau, lived in the mountainous region of Seir, which gave them a sense of security and dominance. This imagery is also used in Jeremiah 49:16, where Edom's pride is similarly addressed. and make your nest among the stars even from there I will bring you down declares the LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. ObadiahThe prophet who authored this book, delivering a message of judgment against Edom. 2. Edom A nation descended from Esau, Jacob's brother, known for its pride and enmity against Israel. 3. Eagle A symbol of pride and high status, representing Edom's self-exaltation. 4. Stars Symbolic of the highest heights, indicating Edom's perceived invincibility. 5. The LORD The sovereign God who declares judgment and has the power to humble the proud. Teaching Points The Danger of PridePride can lead to a false sense of security and invincibility, as seen in Edom's attitude. Believers must guard against pride, recognizing that all strength and success come from God. God's Sovereignty No matter how high one may rise, God is sovereign and can bring down the proud. Trust in God's ultimate authority and justice. The Call to Humility Embrace humility, understanding that God honors the humble and resists the proud. Seek to live a life that reflects Christ's humility. The Consequences of Sin Sin, particularly pride, has consequences. Edom's downfall serves as a warning to turn from sin and seek God's forgiveness and guidance. Hope in God's Justice While God judges the proud, He also offers hope and restoration to those who repent. Trust in God's just and merciful nature. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Obadiah 1:4?2. How does Obadiah 1:4 illustrate God's sovereignty over human pride and ambition? 3. What does "though you soar like the eagle" reveal about self-exaltation's futility? 4. How can Obadiah 1:4 encourage humility in our daily lives? 5. Compare Obadiah 1:4 with Proverbs 16:18 on pride's consequences. 6. How can we apply the lesson of Obadiah 1:4 in our community? 7. How does Obadiah 1:4 reflect God's sovereignty over human pride and ambition? 8. What historical context surrounds the prophecy in Obadiah 1:4? 9. How does Obadiah 1:4 relate to the theme of divine judgment? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Obadiah 1? 11. In Obadiah 1:4, how can we validate scientifically or historically the claim of bringing Edom down even from lofty heights? 12. What is the main message of the book of Obadiah? 13. What prompted God's judgment on Edom? 14. Will Edom's pride lead to its ultimate downfall? What Does Obadiah 1:4 Mean Though you soar like the eagle- The picture is one of breathtaking height and freedom. Edom’s rocky strongholds sat thousands of feet above the surrounding valleys, as if they were gliding on eagle’s wings. - God often uses the eagle to illustrate lofty ambition (Job 39:27–28; Deuteronomy 32:11). Here the image exposes pride: “Your arrogance has deceived you, you who dwell in the clefts of the rocks” just two verses earlier (Obadiah 1:3). - Pride assumes that elevation equals security, yet Proverbs 16:18 warns, “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” And make your nest among the stars - Building “among the stars” pushes the metaphor higher than any mountain—into the realm humans cannot naturally reach. It mirrors Babel’s boast, “Let us build ourselves a city, with a tower that reaches to the heavens” (Genesis 11:4). - It also echoes Satan’s failed aspiration: “I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High” (Isaiah 14:13–14). - Amos 9:2–3 repeats the same lesson: no matter how high people climb, God is already there. Even from there - Location never limits the Lord. David sang, “If I ascend to the heavens, You are there” (Psalm 139:8). - Jeremiah 23:24 adds, “Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” The implied answer is a resounding no. - God’s omnipresence strips away every illusion that circumstances, resources, or geography can insulate anyone from His rule. I will bring you down, declares the LORD - The verb is personal and active: God Himself will act. Isaiah 2:12 says, “The LORD Almighty has a day in store for all the proud and lofty.” - History confirms it. Within a few centuries, Edom was conquered, its cities emptied, its people scattered—exactly as foretold (Jeremiah 49:17–18). - James 4:6 repeats the principle for every generation: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Security comes not from self-elevation but from humble dependence on Him (1 Samuel 2:7). summary Obadiah 1:4 answers the boast of a nation that thought height meant immunity. However high pride lifts a person or a people—like an eagle, above the mountains, even among the stars—God still reigns higher. He sees, He reaches, and He will humble the proud. Our safest place is not in heights we can build but in humble trust under His sovereign care. Hebrew Thoughאִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not you soar תַּגְבִּ֣יהַּ (taḡ·bî·ah) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1361: To soar, be lofty, to be haughty like the eagle כַּנֶּ֔שֶׁר (kan·ne·šer) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5404: The eagle and make שִׂ֣ים (śîm) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set your nest קִנֶּ֑ךָ (qin·ne·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 7064: A nest, the nestlings, a chamber, dwelling among בֵּ֥ין (bên) Preposition Strong's 996: An interval, space between the stars, כּֽוֹכָבִ֖ים (kō·w·ḵā·ḇîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3556: A star, a prince even from there מִשָּׁ֥ם (miš·šām) Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither I will bring you down,” אוֹרִֽידְךָ֖ (’ō·w·rî·ḏə·ḵā) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend declares נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5002: An oracle the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Obadiah 1:4 NIVObadiah 1:4 NLT Obadiah 1:4 ESV Obadiah 1:4 NASB Obadiah 1:4 KJV Obadiah 1:4 BibleApps.com Obadiah 1:4 Biblia Paralela Obadiah 1:4 Chinese Bible Obadiah 1:4 French Bible Obadiah 1:4 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Obadiah 1:4 Though you mount on high as (Obad. 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