Deuteronomy 27:24

“Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbour secretly. And all the people shall say, Amen.”

"Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbour secretly. And all the people shall say, Amen." - Deuteronomy 27:24
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What does Deuteronomy 27:24 mean?

Deuteronomy 27:24 (KJV): “Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbor secretly. And all the people shall say, Amen.” This verse is a part of the instructions that Moses gives to the Israelites as they are preparing to enter the Promised Land. The chapter focuses on the ritual of…

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The Hidden Curse: A Call to Integrity and Community

In Deuteronomy 27:24, we read a profound warning: "Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbour secretly. And all the people shall say, Amen." This passage serves as a powerful indictment against covert malice that can exist in the hearts of individuals living within a community. At…

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A Prayer for Justice and Righteousness: Guarding Our Hearts and Actions

Heavenly Father, We come before You today in humble reverence, seeking Your wisdom and guidance as we meditate on Your Word, particularly the admonition found in Deuteronomy 27:24: "Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbour secretly. And all the people shall say, Amen." Lord, Your…

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Deuteronomy 27:24 - "Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbour secretly. And all the people shall say, Amen."
Galatians 4:24-27
Matthew 24:27
Genesis 24-27
Deuteronomy 27:11 - "¶ And Moses charged the people the same day, saying,"
Matthew 7:24-27
Deuteronomy 24:12 - "And if the man be poor, thou shalt not sleep with his pledge:"
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."
Deuteronomy 4:24 - "For the LORD thy God is a consuming fire, even a jealous God."
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 27:23 - "Cursed be he that lieth with his mother in law. And all the people shall say, Amen."
Proverbs 27:24 - "For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation?"
Deuteronomy 12:24 - "Thou shalt not eat it; thou shalt pour it upon the earth as water."
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 27:19 - "Cursed be he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen."
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."
1 Chronicles 24:27 - "¶ The sons of Merari by Jaaziah; Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri."
Deuteronomy 1:24 - "And they turned and went up into the mountain, and came unto the valley of Eshcol, and searched it out."
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 9:24 - "Ye have been rebellious against the LORD from the day that I knew you."