Obadiah 1:15

For the day of the Lord is near upon all the heathen: as thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee: thy reward shall return upon thine own head.

Cross-reference

Ezekiel 35:15 directly addresses Edom with 'as thou didst... so will I do' — a clear echo of the retributive justice in Obadiah.

James 2:13 Parallel

James 2:13 applies the recompense principle specifically to mercy — judgment without mercy for those who showed no mercy, echoing Obadiah's theme.

Habakkuk 2:8 pronounces a woe on Babylon for plundering nations, stating they will be plundered in turn — mirroring Obadiah's retributive justice.

Joel 3:8 Parallel

Joel 3:8 specifies that the sellers will themselves be sold into slavery, a concrete fulfillment of 'as thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee'.

Joel 3:7 Allusion

Joel 3:7 uses the same 'return upon your own head' phrase, applying the recompense principle to Tyre and Sidon selling Judahites.

Judges 1:7 Parallel

Judges 1:7 provides a historical example of 'as I have done, so God requited me' — directly illustrating the retribution principle.

Ezekiel 30:3 uses the identical phrase 'the day of the LORD is near' for judgment on Egypt, expanding the theme to all nations.

Lamentations 4:22 contrasts Zion's completed punishment with Edom's upcoming visitation, reinforcing Edom's judgment.

Lamentations 4:21 directly addresses Edom with the cup of judgment, echoing the retribution principle: they will drink and be shamed.

Jeremiah 49:12 applies the same cup-of-judgment imagery to Edom, reinforcing that they will not escape punishment.

Jeremiah 25:15-29 has God’s cup of wrath for all nations, including Edom – directly connecting to the universal judgment declared here.

Ezekiel 35:6 pronounces bloodshed on Edom for its violence against Israel, directly paralleling Obadiah's judgment on Edom for its deeds.

Matthew 7:2 Parallel

Matthew 7:2 extends the same principle of reciprocal judgment to personal relationships — with what measure you mete, it will be measured to you.

Joel 3:11-14 describes the day of the LORD in the valley of decision, gathering nations for judgment — a broader application of the same theme.

Jeremiah 9:26 specifically lists Edom among the nations to be punished – confirming Edom's inclusion in the day of judgment.

Psalm 137:8 Parallel

Psalm 137:8 expresses retribution against Babylon ('reward thee as thou hast served'), echoing the same principle for a different nation.

Micah 5:15 Parallel

Micah 5:15 speaks of God's vengeance on nations who have not obeyed, paralleling the retributive justice on all nations.

Zechariah 14:14-18 shows judgment on nations that fight Jerusalem, with the day of the LORD theme, but adds worship requirements.