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You shall not seek their peace or their prosperity all your days forever.

You shall not abhor an Edomite, for he is your brother [Esau’s descendant]. You shall not abhor an Egyptian, because you were a stranger and temporary resident in his land.

Their children may enter into the congregation of the Lord in their third generation.

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Do not seek a treaty(A) of friendship with them as long as you live.(B)

Do not despise an Edomite,(C) for the Edomites are related to you.(D) Do not despise an Egyptian, because you resided as foreigners in their country.(E) The third generation of children born to them may enter the assembly of the Lord.

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