Thus says the Lord God: Because Edom took revenge on the house of Judah and became deeply guilty by taking vengeance upon them, the next oracle turns to Edom. Edom's sin is characterized as revenge (in response to Judah's actions) coupled with persistent malice expressed through violent action, making their guilt particularly acute. The phrase 'became deeply guilty' suggests that their vengeful actions created a cumulative spiritual liability rather than a single transgression.

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