Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Whereas Edom saith, We are impoverished, but we will return and build the desolate places; thus saith the LORD of hosts, They shall build, but I will throw down; and they shall call them, The border of wickedness, and, The people against whom the LORD hath indignation for ever.
But
They shall build
The border
Bible References
But
Isaiah 9:9
All the people will know it. Ephraim and the inhabitants of Samaria who say with pride and arrogance of heart:
James 4:13
Come now, you that say, Today or tomorrow we will go to this city, and spend a year there, and trade, and make profit.
They shall build
Job 9:4
God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has hardened himself against him and prospered?
Job 12:14
What he tears down cannot be rebuilt. The man he imprisons cannot be released.
Job 34:29
If God decided to do nothing at all, no one could criticize him. If he hid his face (refused to assist), we would be helpless.
Psalm 127:1
([Psalm of Solomon]) If Jehovah does not build the house, it is vain for the builders to work on it. If Jehovah does not protect a city, it is vain for the guard to stay alert.
Proverbs 21:30
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Jehovah!
Isaiah 10:4
There is nothing left but to crouch among prisoners and to fall with those who are killed. Even after all this, his anger will not disappear. His hand is stretched out (he is still ready to use his power).
Lamentations 3:37
Who is able to say something should occur if Jehovah has not ordered it.
Matthew 12:30
He that is not with me is against me. And he that does not gather with me, scatters.
The border
Jeremiah 31:17
Your future is filled with hope,' says Jehovah. 'Your children will return to their own territory.'
Ezekiel 11:10
You will be killed in battle in your own country. I will judge you on the border of Israel. Then everyone will know that I am Jehovah.
Amos 6:2
Travel to Calneh and observe. From there go to the great Hamath. Then go down to Gath of the Philistines. Are they better off than these kingdoms? Is their territory greater than your territory?
The people
Malachi 1:3
And yet I hated Esau and his descendants. I devastated Esau's hill country and abandoned his inheritance to the desert jackals.
Psalm 137:7
O Jehovah, remember the people of Edom. Remember what they did the day Jerusalem was captured. They said: Tear it down! Tear it down to its foundation.
Isaiah 11:14
They will swoop down on the slopes of the Philistines on the west. Together they will plunder the sons of the east. They will possess Edom and Moab, and the sons of Ammon will be subject to them.
Isaiah 34:5
My sword is covered with blood in the heavens. It will fall on EDOM and on the people I have claimed for destruction.
Isaiah 63:1
Who is this coming from Bozrah in Edom with his clothes stained bright red? Who is this dressed in splendor, going forward with great strength? It is I, Jehovah! I am coming to announce my victory. I am powerful enough to save you!
Lamentations 4:21
Have joy and be glad, O daughter of Edom, living in the land of Uz. The cup will be given to you in your turn, and you will be overcome with wine and your shame will be seen.
Ezekiel 25:14
I will lay my vengeance on Edom by the hand of my people Israel. Therefore, they will act in Edom according to my anger and according to my wrath. They will know my vengeance, declares the Lord Jehovah.'
Ezekiel 35:9
I will make you an everlasting desolation! Your cities will not be inhabited. Then you will know that I am Jehovah!'