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Deuteronomy 2:5 · KJV

"Meddle not with them; for I will not give you of their land, no, not so much as a foot breadth; because I have given mount Seir unto Esau for a possession."

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Passage Context

3Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward.
4And command thou the people, saying, Ye are to pass through the coast of your brethren the children of Esau, which dwell in Seir; and they shall be afraid of you: take ye good heed unto yourselves therefore:
5Meddle not with them; for I will not give you of their land, no, not so much as a foot breadth; because I have given mount Seir unto Esau for a possession.
6Ye shall buy meat of them for money, that ye may eat; and ye shall also buy water of them for money, that ye may drink.
7For the LORD thy God hath blessed thee in all the works of thy hand: he knoweth thy walking through this great wilderness: these forty years the LORD thy God hath been with thee; thou hast lacked nothing.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to boundaries set by God?

2

What does it mean for you to respect others' possessions?

3

When have you had to let go of something that wasn't yours?

Life Application

faith

Respecting God's boundaries can lead to peace in your life. Reflect on areas where you need to honor others.

relationships

Practice gratitude for what you have instead of coveting what belongs to others.

Places in This Verse

Mount Seir(Edom today)

Mount Seir is a mountainous region that was given to the descendants of Esau. It represents God's specific plans for different nations.

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