Deuteronomy 23:7

God's Word

Never consider the Edomites disgusting. They’re your relatives. Never consider the Egyptians disgusting. You once were foreigners living in their country.

Cross References

Genesis 25:30

So Esau said to Jacob, “Let me have the whole pot of red stuff to eat—that red stuff—I’m exhausted.” This is why he was called Edom.

Genesis 46:7

He had brought his sons, his grandsons, his daughters, and his granddaughters—his entire family.

Genesis 47:12

Joseph also provided his father, his brothers, and all his father’s family with food based on the number of children they had.

Genesis 47:27

So the Israelites settled in Egypt in the region of Goshen. They acquired property there and had many children.

Genesis 47:6

All of Egypt is available to you. Have your father and your brothers live in the best part of the land. Let them live in Goshen. If they are qualified, put them in charge of my livestock.”

1 Kings 11:25

In addition to the trouble that Hadad caused, Rezon was Israel’s rival as long as Solomon lived. He ruled Aram and despised Israel.

Ezra 9:12

So never let your daughters marry their sons or your sons marry their daughters, and never seek peace or trade with them. Then you will be strong, be able to eat the good things the land produces, and be able to give this land as a long-lasting inheritance to your children.’

Psalm 105:23

Then Israel came to Egypt. Jacob lived as a foreigner in the land of Ham.

Exodus 22:21

“Never mistreat or oppress foreigners, because you were foreigners living in Egypt.

Exodus 23:9

“Never oppress foreigners. You know what it’s like to be foreigners because you were foreigners living in Egypt.

Leviticus 19:34

Foreigners living among you will be like your own people. Love them as you love yourself, because you were foreigners living in Egypt. I am the Lord your God.

Malachi 1:2

“I loved you,” says the Lord. “But you ask, ‘How did you love us?’ “Wasn’t Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the Lord. “I loved Jacob,

Numbers 20:14

Moses sent messengers from Kadesh to the king of Edom. He said, “This is what your brother Israel says: You know all the hardships we’ve had.

Deuteronomy 10:19

So you should love foreigners, because you were foreigners living in Egypt.

Deuteronomy 23:8

Their grandchildren may join the assembly of the Lord.