World English Bible
Deuteronomy 23:7
“You shall not abhor an Edomite; for he is your brother: you shall not abhor an Egyptian, because you lived as a foreigner in his land.”
Verse in context — Deuteronomy 23
5
Nevertheless Yahweh your God wouldn't listen to Balaam; but Yahweh your God turned the curse into a blessing to you, because Yahweh your God loved you.
6
You shall not seek their peace nor their prosperity all your days forever.
7
You shall not abhor an Edomite; for he is your brother: you shall not abhor an Egyptian, because you lived as a foreigner in his land.
8
The children of the third generation who are born to them shall enter into the assembly of Yahweh.
9
When you go forth in camp against your enemies, then you shall keep yourselves from every evil thing.
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Moses’ final speeches, reminding Israel of God’s law before entering the Promised Land.
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