# The vision of Obadiah This is the title of the book. Here "vision" is used in the general sense of a message from Yahweh, rather than to indicate how Obadiah received the message. Alternate translation: "The message of Obadiah" or "The prophesy of Obadiah" # The Lord Yahweh says this concerning Edom This tells the reader that the entire book is a message about Edom # Yahweh This is the name of God that he revealed to his people in the Old Testament. # an ambassador has been sent "Yahweh has sent an ambassador" # Rise up "Stand up." This phrase is used to tell people to get ready. # rise up against her Here "her" refers to Edom. It could also be translated as "them."