Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because that Edom hath dealt against the house of Judah by taking vengeance, and hath greatly offended, and revenged himself upon them;
Taking vengeance
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Bible References
Taking vengeance
Genesis 27:41
And Esau hated Jacob, because of the blessing with which his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then will I slay my brother Jacob.
Amos 1:11
Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Edom, and for four, I will not turn away its punishment: because he pursued his brother with the sword, and cast off all pity, and his anger did tear perpetually, and he kept his wrath for ever:
Obadiah 1:10
For thy violence against thy brother Jacob shame shall cover thee, and thou shalt be cut off for ever.
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Genesis 36:1
Now these are the generations of Esau, who is Edom.
Deuteronomy 30:7
And the LORD thy God will put all these curses upon thy enemies, and on them that hate thee, who persecuted thee.