Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 23:7 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Deuteronomy 23:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 23 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou shalt not abhor an Edomite; for he is thy brother: thou shalt not abhor an Egyptian; because thou wast a stranger in his land.”
Deuteronomy 23:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 23:7
Thou shalt not abhor an Edomite; for he is thy brother: thou shalt not abhor an Egyptian; because thou wast a stranger in his land.This verse presents a striking contrast with the prohibition against Ammonites and Moabites (vv. 3-6). Despite Edom's often hostile relationship with Israel, they were to be treated differently because of kinship—'he is thy brother.' Edom descended from Esau, Jacob's twin brother, making Edomites close relatives (Genesis 25-36). The Hebrew lo te'avev (לֹא תְתַעֵב, 'thou shalt not abhor') uses a strong term for abomination, commanding Israel to avoid the visceral di...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 23:7
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“Love ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.”
“and you shall love him as yourself; for you lived as foreigners in the land of Egypt. I am Yahweh your God.”
“behold”
“Thus says your brother Israel”
“Please feed me with that same red stew, for I am famished. Therefore his name was called Edom.”
“shame will cover you”
“How have you loved us? Wasn't Esau Jacob's brother? says Yahweh”
“in the land of Goshen; and they got themselves possessions therein”