Deuteronomy 27:19

“Cursed be he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen.”

"Cursed be he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen." - Deuteronomy 27:19
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What does Deuteronomy 27:19 mean?

Deuteronomy 27:19 (KJV) says, "Cursed be he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen." This verse from the book of Deuteronomy addresses the importance of justice and fairness, particularly in the treatment of…

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Justice and Compassion: A Call to Honor the Vulnerable

In the heart of the Levitical laws found in the book of Deuteronomy, we encounter a wealth of wisdom that speaks profoundly to God’s character and His expectations of His people. One verse, in particular, carries a significant weight of meaning that reverberates through the…

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A Prayer for Justice and Compassion

O Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I come before You, bowing my heart in reverent submission to Your divine wisdom. I am reminded of Your Word found in Deuteronomy 27:19, which declares, "Cursed be he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and…

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Deuteronomy 27:19 - "Cursed be he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen."
Deuteronomy 30:19:
Deuteronomy 27:11 - "¶ And Moses charged the people the same day, saying,"
Genesis 19-27
Deuteronomy 5:19 - "Neither shalt thou steal."
Exodus 27:19-20
Genesis 27:18-19
John 19:25-27
Deuteronomy 27:14 - "¶ And the Levites shall speak, and say unto all the men of Israel with a loud voice,"
Deuteronomy 27:8 - "And thou shalt write upon the stones all the words of this law very plainly."
Deuteronomy 22:27 - "For he found her in the field, and the betrothed damsel cried, and there was none to save her."
John 19:25-27
John 19:26-27
Exodus 27:19-21
Deuteronomy 27:21 - "Cursed be he that lieth with any manner of beast. And all the people shall say, Amen."
Deuteronomy 29:27 - "And the anger of the LORD was kindled against this land, to bring upon it all the curses that are written in this book:"
Deuteronomy 27:17 - "Cursed be he that removeth his neighbour's landmark. And all the people shall say, Amen."
Deuteronomy 27:24 - "Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbour secretly. And all the people shall say, Amen."
Deuteronomy 27:23 - "Cursed be he that lieth with his mother in law. And all the people shall say, Amen."
Deuteronomy 28:27 - "The LORD will smite thee with the botch of Egypt, and with the emerods, and with the scab, and with the itch, whereof thou canst not be healed."
Deuteronomy 11:27 - "A blessing, if ye obey the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you this day:"
Deuteronomy 27:18 - "Cursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way. And all the people shall say, Amen."
Deuteronomy 27:7 - "And thou shalt offer peace offerings, and shalt eat there, and rejoice before the LORD thy God."
Deuteronomy 27:13 - "And these shall stand upon mount Ebal to curse; Reuben, Gad, and Asher, and Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali."
Deuteronomy 27:25 - "Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person. And all the people shall say, Amen."
Deuteronomy 27:26 - "Cursed be he that confirmeth not all the words of this law to do them. And all the people shall say, Amen."
Deuteronomy 27:16 - "Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen."
Deuteronomy 27:1 - "And Moses with the elders of Israel commanded the people, saying, Keep all the commandments which I command you this day."
"¶ And Moses charged the people the same day, saying," - Deuteronomy 27:11