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Because you have said, These two nations and these two countries shall be mine, and we will possess it; whereas Yahweh was there:
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Coveting God's Inheritance
Commentators explain that Edom's sin was not merely wanting land, but specifically desiring the inheritance of Israel and Judah. They did this knowing it was a land where "Jehovah was there"—a place set apart by God for His people. This transformed their greed into a direct act of defiance against God Himself, challenging His ownership and authority.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
These two nations - Israel and Judah.
19th Century
Anglican
These two countries shall be mine— In Ezekiel 35:3-9 the sin charged against Edom is its hatred of Israel; in Ezekiel 35:…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Because you have said, these two nations and these two countries shall be mine, and we will possess it
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