Obadiah 1:4

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.

Cross-reference

Job 20:6 Parallel

Job 20:6 describes pride reaching heaven before being cut down, mirroring the eagle's lofty nest brought low in Obadiah 1:4.

Isaiah 14:12-15 depicts the king of Babylon's prideful ascent and fall — a classic parallel to Edom's eagle-like hubris.

Jeremiah 49:16 parallels Obadiah 1:4 almost verbatim, denouncing Edom's pride and promising the same downfall.

Jeremiah 51:53 warns Babylon that mounting to heaven cannot escape God's judgment, matching Obadiah's theme exactly.

Amos 9:2 Parallel

Amos 9:2 declares God will bring down even those who climb to heaven — the same inescapable judgment as in Obadiah 1:4.

Job 40:11 Related theme

Job 40:11 describes God's power to abase the proud – the same divine action executed here against Edom.

Psalm 101:5 Related theme

Psalm 101:5 states God will not endure the proud – matching the divine judgment against Edom's pride here.

Psalm 139:8 Related theme

Psalm 139:8 affirms God's presence in heaven – reinforcing that no high place escapes God's reach, as Edom learns here.

Proverbs 16:18 states pride precedes destruction – exactly what happens to Edom here.

Isaiah 16:6 Parallel

Isaiah 16:6 condemns Moab's pride – a parallel judgment to Edom's pride being brought down here.

Jeremiah 22:23 uses the same 'nest' imagery (in cedars) for those who dwell securely – the coming judgment is likewise painful.

Jeremiah 49:8 Historical context

Jeremiah 49:8 directly addresses Edom's calamity – the same nation judged in Obadiah – reinforcing the coming punishment.

Matthew 11:23 applies the same 'exalted to heaven, brought down' language to Capernaum – pride leads to humiliation.

Jeremiah 21:13 echoes this 'bring down' judgment against Jerusalem's pride – both trust in secure strongholds yet face divine overthrow.

Habakkuk 2:9 uses the 'nest on high' image for unjust security, resembling Edom's false safety before judgment.

Jeremiah 49:4 rebukes Ammon for trusting in treasures and valleys – same prideful security that leads to downfall.