Edom (“red”) was the place where Esau fled when his brother Jacob received the birthright in exchange for red soup (Genesis 25:30, 32:3). Family feuds run for generations, and there was continual hostility between the Edomites and the Israelites in the Old Testament.
The country lies immediately to the south of Judah and is sometimes known as “Seir.”
Read More judgment, mercy, forgivenessThe smooth natural English of the CEV hides a key to understanding this whole passage. If you have another translation or can find it online, it is worth looking at either the ESV or the NIV.
The key word is “day,” which occurs ten times in verses 10-14 in yesterday’s reading, with phrases like “the day of misfortune,” “the day of calamity.”
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