Deuteronomy 23:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 23:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 23:7 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thou shalt not abhor an Edomite; for he is thy brother: thou shalt not abhor an Egyptian; because thou wast a stranger i..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 23:7 — KJV
“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)
Deuteronomy 23:7 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 23:7
“Unto a stranger thou mayest lend upon usury; but unto thy brother thou shalt not lend upon usury: that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all that thou settest thine hand to in the land whither thou goest to possess it.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:7: shalt, brother, stranger
“For their riches were more than that they might dwell together; and the land wherein they were strangers could not bear them because of their cattle.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:7: because, stranger, land
“And Joseph bought all the land of Egypt for Pharaoh; for the Egyptians sold every man his field, because the famine prevailed over them: so the land became Pharaoh's.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:7: egyptian, because, land
“Thou shalt speak all that I command thee: and Aaron thy brother shall speak unto Pharaoh, that he send the children of Israel out of his land.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:7: shalt, brother, land
“Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:7: shalt, stranger, land
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